These sugar-free margaritas are perfect for anyone looking to cut down on sugar and calories. Enjoy the classic tangy and refreshing taste of margaritas made with fresh citrus juices, tequila, and a sugar-free sweetener, they’re a delicious and healthier twist on a beloved cocktail.
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Key Ingredients
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Sugar or Sweetener
- Orange Extract
- Tequila
- Water
What Type of Sweetener to Use
You can use standard regular table sugar or any sugar-free alternative you want.
I use organic monkfruit in this recipe to keep it sugar-free. It measures 1:1 like regular table sugar. It has zero calories, no carbs, and won’t spike your blood sugar.
Feel free to use your preferred sweetener. If you use stevia, maple syrup, or artificial sweeteners, you will have to convert the servings. Since monkfruit measures 1:1 you can follow your standard method for calculating it.
Triple Sec Substitute
Triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur commonly used in margarita recipes to add sweetness and depth of flavor. The best way to substitute it is with orange extract. Or you can omit it completely if you wish.
How to Make Sugar Free Margaritas
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Next pour in the tequila, orange extract, sweetener, and fresh squeezed lime.
- Shake the cocktail for several seconds.
- Taste repeatedly and make adjustments to sweetener, lime, etc as needed. Pour the drink into a margarita glass.
How to Line the Rim of the Glass
You can use salt, sweetener (sugar), or Tajin (what I love to use) to garnish your glass if you wish.
- Pour a small amount of salt, sweetener, or Tajin onto a small plate, making sure that the salt layer is thick enough to cover the rim of the glass.
- Take a wedge of lime and run it around the rim of the glass to wet it. This will help the salt/sweetener to stick to the rim.
- Hold the glass upside down and dip the rim into the salt/sweetener on the plate, rotating it slightly to make sure the salt covers the entire rim.
- Gently tap the glass to remove any excess salt/sweetener.
What Makes this Version Healthier
A skinny margarita typically omits the sweet and sour and other syrup which is high in calories and carbs. Sometimes orange juice is used instead. You can read more about The Difference Between a Margarita and a Skinny Margarita here.
Additional Flavors and Substitutions
- Strawberry
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Peach
- Apple
How Long they Will Last
You can store leftover cocktails in the fridge for 3 days.
How Many Calories and Carbs
This skinny margarita has 96 calories and 1 net carb.
Margarita Taste
The great thing about making your own cocktails is you control how it tastes. If you like sweet drinks add sugar or sweetener to suit what you want. If you like strong drinks use more liquor. You can tailor this drink to suit your needs with no need to rely solely on the recipe.
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Sugar Free Margaritas
These sugar-free margaritas are perfect for anyone looking to cut down on sugar and calories. Enjoy the classic tangy and refreshing taste of margaritas made with fresh citrus juices, tequila, and a sugar-free sweetener, they're a delicious and healthier twist on a beloved cocktail.
Ingredients
- 3-4 oz of tequila
- 2-4 tablespoons sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract.
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Next pour in the tequila, orange extract, sweetener, and fresh squeezed lime.
- Shake the cocktail for several seconds. Taste repeatedly and make adjustments to sweetener, lime, etc as needed.
- Pour the drink into the margarita glass.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1 cocktailAmount Per Serving Calories 96Total Fat 0gCarbohydrates 1 netgProtein 0g
Linda
Tuesday 26th of March 2019
What a great idea for cutting the calories in one of my favorite cocktails. I'll have to try ordering the tequila with club soda and a lime next time. Interesting info on how alcohol affects weight loss. Thanks for the tips.
Tara
Tuesday 26th of March 2019
Good to know that there are Keto-friendly drinks that can also be fun and tasty.