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Easy Homemade Keto Skinny Margarita

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When it comes to low-carb cocktails, it doesn’t get much easier than this keto skinny margarita recipe. You only need three main ingredients and a couple minutes of preparation. The drink is great for winding down after work or sharing with a friend on the weekend.

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Do you enjoy drinking cocktails after work or on the weekends? I rarely drink, but I enjoy an occasional drink for special occasions.

To offset the bitter taste of alcohol, many popular mixed drinks add in sugar. But you can easily replace that with a sugar-free simple syrup to make low-carb cocktails like this keto skinny margarita.

What is a skinny margarita?

Cocktails that are “skinny” are low-calorie versions. The primary difference is the amount of sugar they contain. Sweet cocktails like margaritas blend in simple syrup which is basically a mix of sugar and water.

By replacing regular simple syrup with a homemade mixture of low-carb sweetener and water, you eliminate unnecessary calories. A serving of regular simple syrup contains about 50 calories. But the homemade sugar-free syrup is calorie free.

How to make a margarita keto

It takes only a few minutes to make a homemade margarita using these simple steps!

  • Squeeze juice from lime into a small bowl.
fresh lime juice
  • Dissolve powdered sweetener in water by whisking together in a small bowl.
sweetener water mixture
  • Combine tequila, dissolved sweetener, and lime juice by shaking well in a mason jar or shaker cup.
margarita ingredients in jar
  • Prepare glasses by wetting the rims and dipping into coarse salt. Then add ice into each.
prepping margarita glasses
  • Divide margarita mixture between two cocktail glasses and garnish with lime.
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That’s all there is to making this easy low-carb cocktail!

Carbs in this homemade margarita

A regular margarita typically has about 10-15 grams of net carbs. But eliminating the added sugar can cut that down only 1 gram!

Not only do you save carbs with this easy keto margarita recipe, you’ll save calories too! Each drink has about 102 calories compared to about 150 calories for a regular margarita on the rocks.

How to order a margarita

If you want to order a skinny margarita at a bar or restaurant, you can request it be made with fresh lime juice and not a mix. You also want to skip the simple syrup and add in your own keto sweetener to taste.

keto margarita

Other recipes to try

Looking for a few more low carb drinks to enjoy? Check out some of these recipes:

  • Keto Irish Cream is a homemade version of the popular Bailey’s liquor.
  • Raspberry limeade low carb non alcoholic drink is a sparkling mocktail for any age to enjoy.
  • Keto Lemonade can easily be spiked with a splash of vodka for a refreshing adult drink.
  • Strawberry Limeade is another great drink that can be mixed with vodka for a quick cocktail.
  • Low-Carb Mojita is a refreshing drink that combines lime juice with mint, vodka, and a splash of club soda.
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Keto Skinny Margaritas

Author: Lisa MarcAurele
5 from 7 votes
It takes only a couple minutes with 3 ingredients to make an easy and refreshing low carb margarita. It's a welcome drink after a long work day.

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Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
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Servings 2 people
Calories 102

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Lime juice (about 1 lime) additional for garnish if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Warm water
  • 2 tablespoon Swerve Confectioners Powdered Sweetener or low carb sweetener of your choice
  • 3 oz. Tequila
  • Ice
  • Salt for lining the rim of your glass

Instructions

  • Squeeze the juice of one lime into a small bowl.
  • Place the warm water and Swerve sweetener into another bowl and whisk to combine well.
  • Pour the tequila, sweetener syrup and lime juice into a shaker cup or mason jar, and shake well to combine.
  • Wet the rim of your cocktail glasses, and line with coarse salt.
  • Place the ice into your glasses.
  • Separate the margarita mixture evenly between your two cocktail glasses and serve with a garnish of fresh lime.

Notes

More or less sweetener can be added if desired without affecting the finished result.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 102 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 5mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 23.5 % | % Protein: 23.5 % | % Fat: 52.9 % | SmartPoints: 3
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Lisa MarcAurele has been creating keto friendly recipes since 2010. She enjoys experimenting in the kitchen to create low sugar foods that taste like high carb favorites!

Lisa's recipes have been featured on popular magazine sites including Fitness, Shape, Country Living, Women's Health, and Men's Health. Her long-awaited cookbook, 5-Ingredient Keto, is also a popular go-to for those on a low-carb lifestyle. Learn more about Lisa....

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  1. Niamh

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh!!! This is such a yummy cocktail!! Thanks so much Lisa! I love your 5 Ingredient Keto cookbook!

    Reply

    • Lisa MarcAurele

      Thanks so much Niamh!

      Reply

  2. Sam

    How about adding a few dashes of Orange Bitters for a more authentic taste. I use Angostura brand bitters but I’m sure there are others available.

    Reply

    • Lisa MarcAurele

      This is just a basic recipe. Adding bitters is a great option!

      Reply

  3. Donny

    5 stars
    So this is basically a healthy marg? Sign. Me. Up. 😉

    Reply

  4. Kelly

    5 stars
    This margarita is such a delicious and refreshing treat on keto!!

    Reply

  5. jennifer

    5 stars
    Wow! Cheers, I love that it only has 1 gram carb!

    Reply

  6. Jean Choi

    5 stars
    Margaritas are my favorite cocktail! And this healthier version is delicious.

    Reply

  7. kevin white

    STOP IT!!!!!YOU CANNOT DRINK ALCOHOL ON KETO!!! ITS METABOLICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO BE IN KETOSIS DRINKING ANY KINK OF ALCOHOL! Alcohol has no nutrients.

    Reply

    • Lisa MarcAurele

      You can drink alcohol and stay in ketosis, but it’s best to stick with just one drink. (source)

      Reply

    • LadyInAlton

      Great recipe. Thanks! But, is there a reason for so many dishes? I combined my sweetener and water in the shaker cup, squeezed in the juice on top of that, and then added the tequila. The next time I will drink right out of the shaker cup for a truly one ‘bowl’ method! 🙂

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      • Lisa MarcAurele

        Good catch! No! You don’t need to use that many dishes. Easier to just mix in a shaker cup and serve!