Learn how to make a Keto Classic Margarita with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes. Nothing beats a classic Margarita, and you'll be happy to know you can enjoy this low-carb version on the keto diet. Only 0.7g net carbs in each cocktail!
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A Keto Classic Margarita is definitely one of our favorite and easiest low carb cocktails to make. We replaced the sugar with Erythritol and cut down on the carbs but not the flavor!
The salted rim is completely optional, but it adds a nice savory touch that compliments the tequila and is very traditional on a margarita cocktail! Four ingredients and a jar are all you need to recreate this refreshing drink!
Low Carb Margarita Ingredients
This classic margarita recipe is super easy to make and only requires 4 main ingredients! You'll need:
- Tequila
- Lime juice
- Erythritol
- Sparkling water
- Salt (optional)
- Crushed ice (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
How to Make A Keto Classic Margarita
To get started, you can optionally salt rim your cocktail glass. Pour the salt into a shallow plate or bowl.
Run a lime wedge around the rim of the cocktail glass and dip the rim into the salt mixture.
Press gently to coat the rim evenly.
Pour the tequila, lime juice, sparkling water and powdered Erythritol into a shaker or mason jar. Optionally fill with crushed ice and then shake well until everything is combined and chilled.
Finally, strain the margarita mixture into the cocktail glass and serve cold, optionally garnished with lime wedges!
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📖 Recipe
Keto Classic Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
For the Margarita
- 2 oz Tequila preferably gold, aged
- ½ oz Lime Juice fresh
- 2 ½ teaspoon Low Carb Sugar Substitute powdered
- 2 oz Sparkling Water
To Garnish
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 2 wedges Lime
- Crushed Ice optional
Instructions
- To prepare the margarita glass, pour the salt into a shallow plate or bowl. Run a lime wedge on the rim of the glass and dip the rim into the coarse salt. Press to coat evenly.
- Pour the tequila, lime juice, sparkling water, and Erythritol into a shaker or mason jar. Fill with ice and shake well until well combined and chilled.
- Strain the drink into the prepared glass (optionally over crushed ice) and serve cold, garnished with a lime wedge.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information for the recipe is calculated based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe we provide. Erythritol and other sugar-free sweetener carbs are not included in the carb counts. Net carbohydrates are the total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber.
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When do you add the sparkling water??
Hey Judy, sorry I missed adding that in. You add it with the other ingredients in the shaker 🙂