I know that there are people, besides me, who are thrilled to know that there is such a thing as a Keto Sugar Free Margarita .
The best part is that not only does it taste really good, this drink is really easy to make!
Keto Sugar Free Margarita
If you liked my Sugar Free Copycat Chick-Fil-A Frozen Lemonade recipe, then you will probably like this one.
Certainly, that recipe is lemon in taste, frozen and nonalcoholic however, they are similar beverages in many ways (in my opinion).
This recipe can be served cold enough to make it into a slushy like consistency.
It can also be made as a really cold drink. How you serve it up is up to you. 🙂
There are people who do ask if you can have a margarita on a keto diet.
I can tell you that in the standard low carb diet, alcohol is allowed as it has no carbohydrates in it. However, drinking alcohol is limited and allowed in the later phases of the diet.
What is important to keep in mind about alcoholic beverages in how you prepare them.
Drinking them in their natural form, and in moderation, keeps them low in carbohydrates. But, adding other ingreduebts to them can cause a bit of trouble for dieters as these 'mixers' may have carbohydrates in them.
Personally, I like that this skinny margarita does not have added sugar in it.
If you have enjoyed a 'normal' margarita, say at your favorite restaurant with dinner, then you can probably assume that there was some kind of sugary syrup added to that margarita to make it taste yummy. And, of course, that syrup was probably laden with sugar. 🙁
Technically, the only sugar that is in this margarita version comes from the lime.
One average lime has about a gram of sugar in it. To make this recipe, for two servings, you will need two limes for the juice, which I should mention gives this beverage its margarita taste.
Here are some tips Keto Sugar Free Margarita
I already mentioned that the taste of this margarita comes mainly from the limes that are used to make it. This recipe for two servings calls for the juice of two limes which are about two grams of sugar total.
Here are some more tips for you.
- You can make this recipe in a shaker or blender.
- Adding more ice can stretch out this recipe and make it last longer. The ice can also make more servings and thus, even less sugar per serving.
- Salting the rim of the glass sure makes a margarita look prettier especially for photo taking. You can find margarita salters online that will make it easier and more accurate for your to do.
This recipe also calls for a sugar free carbonated beverage.
Not only does this carbonated beverage add to the volume and consistency of this margarita, it also adds to this taste. For this reason, you can consider using a flavored carbonated beverage such as a soda such as Fresca or a lime flavored carbonated beverage.
Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.
- Sugar Free Copycat Jamocha Shake recipe.
- Copycat Frosty Recipe with no added sugar.
- Sugar Free Iced Coffee Macchiato recipe.
- Copycat Chick-fil-A Frozen Lemonade with no added sugar.
- Sugar Free Skinny Daiquiri recipe.,
- Stevia Hot Cocoa recipe.
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The recipe for Keto Sugar Free Margarita
As mentioned, this recipe calls for a 'filler' beverage. This 'filler' beverage can be a flavored carbonated beverage such as a soda such as Fresca or a lime flavored carbonated beverage.
Also, salting the rim of the glass is optional.
Salting the rim of the glass sure makes a margarita look prettier especially for photo taking. You can find margarita salters online that will make it easier and more accurate for your to do.
What you will need to make this Keto Sugar Free Margarita
- Ice- 6 cups. Additional for glass as desired
- Lime Juice- 4 tablespoons.
- Tequila- ⅓ cup, gold or silver or your choice.
- Sugar Alternative- Equivalent to 1 ½ tablespoons of sugar. Does not have to be granular.
- Lime Zest- 1 teaspoon.
- Carbonated Beverage- ½ cup or more if desired. Choices include Fresca, Carbonated Water or whatever you prefer.
- Limes- 2, sliced into wedges.
How to make Keto Sugar Free Margarita
- Prepare your serving glasses as desired by salting the rims and adding any additional ice.
- In a blender, combine the ice, lime juice, tequila and sugar alternative in the blender and combine. Then add the zest and pulse two to three times.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared glasses, filling them about half way. Add a lime wedge to the rim of each of the glasses, squeezing the juice out as desired.
- Top the margaritas with the carbonated beverages and serve. For any extras, simply refrigerate them in and re-pulse as needed to freshen them for serving.
The Recipe Card for Keto Sugar Free Margarita
Keto Sugar Free Margarita
Ingredients
- 6 cups Ice
- 4 tbsp Lime Juice
- ⅓ cup Tequila
- 1 ½ tbsp Splenda
- 1 tsp Lime Zest
- ½ cup Carbonated Beverage -See post for details
- 2 Limes -Cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare your serving glasses as desired by salting the rims and adding any additional ice. In a blender, combine the ice, lime juice, tequila and sugar alternative in the blender and combine. Then add the zest and pulse two to three times. Pour the mixture into the prepared glasses, filling them about half way. Add a lime wedge to the rim of each of the glasses, squeezing the juice out as desired.
Recipe Notes
Also, salting the rim of the glass is optional. Salting the rim of the glass sure makes a margarita look prettier especially for photo taking. You can find margarita salters online that will make it easier and more accurate for your to do. *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. - see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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This delicious and seriously easy to make Keto Sugar Free Margarita tastes so much like the original that you will be amazed!
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cristina kadonsky
I'm not a fan of carbination, Is there a substitute? Looks amazing!
TheSugarFreeDiva
Perhaps a sugar free single serve beverage may work for you. Thanks!