Low Carb Margarita Recipe

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

5 minutes

Yield

1
servings

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz white tequila
  • 1 fluid oz lime juice
  • ½ fluid oz vodka
  • ¼ teaspoon orange extract
  • ½ tablespoon Virta-approved sweetener
  • ice (crushed)
  • salt (coarse (optional, for rim))

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

3 ounce

Carbohydrates

3
g

Protein

0
g

Fat

0
g

Calories

151

Shake it up this summer! Instead of reaching for a seltzer, this low carb Margarita is the perfect mixed drink option for anyone who wants to partake in a refreshingly boozy beverage while still taking care of their metabolic health. In moderation, this variation on the classic cocktail is just as tasty, with fewer carbs and no sugar spikes, making it a great choice for any social affair.

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, vodka, orange extract and sweetener.
  2. Shake to combine.
  3. Fill margarita glass or tumbler halfway with crushed ice.
  4. Pour into glass.
  5. If using salt, run a wedge of lime around the outside of glass before filling with ice and dip into mound of coarse salt.