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Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

Maggie Mayoza — Tue, 23 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

These delicious Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles will keep you cool all summer long! Just 5 net carbs each for these tasty tequila popsicles.

Low Carb Strawberry Popsicles

Summer calls for easy, refreshing Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles! These icy, boozy treats require just 5-10 minutes of work and make the perfect party recipe. They’re cute, only require 4 ingredients, and each one is just 5 net carbs.

Sugar-free simple syrup makes these quick and keto-friendly! You can also make these without the tequila for kid-friendly strawberry lime popsicles the whole family will love. The best thing: You can keep a batch in the freezer for months so you’ll have a cold, sweet treat when the warm weather hits.

Ingredients for Margarita Popsicles

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. For exact measurements, keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card below.

Strawberries – Cored and halved for easy blending. Taste your batch first–If the strawberries are already on the sweeter side, you may want to start with a bit less simple syrup, especially if you’ve been keto or sugar free for long.
Tequila – This is what gives that great margarita flavor. If you prefer to make a batch without alcohol, replace with water to keep it low carb or orange juice to add more flavor. Water with sugar-free orange flavoring would work great as well.
Lime juice + limes – Unsweetened bottled juice is fine, but you want two limes for the cute garnish slices that get skewered onto the stick.
Sugar Free Simple Syrup – There are store-bought versions you can find (either with the mixers or sometimes in the coffee aisle), but we prefer making our own Keto Simple Syrup with liquid monk fruit. This is the least expensive and easiest option we’ve found (plus there’s no sugar alcohols in case you’re sensitive to those).

How to Make Sugar-Free Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

These easy keto-friendly popsicles are simple and quick to make! You’ll need a blender, 6 popsicle sticks, 6 5-ounce cups, and a freezer. Here’s a step-by-step guide for making this strawberry margarita recipe.

Blend margarita

Place all of your ingredients in the blender and give it a whirl! You just want to make sure there are no big chunks of strawberry; the smoother the margarita, the easier the popsicles are to eat.

Pour margaritas

Line up 6 5-ounce cups and pour about 4 ounces of margarita into each one. Get these as even as you can so that they will all be frozen at the same time when you’re ready to serve.

Assemble lime popsicle sticks

Cut and discard the ends of the limes. Cut each lime into three slices (about 1/4″ thick, depends on the size of your limes). Place a slice on the cutting board, then stab the popsicle stick through the center. Push it in 1 1/2-2″, then put in one of the margarita cups. The lime should sit right on top of the margarita. Continue until all cups have lime-skewered popsicle sticks.

Freeze

Transfer cups to the freezer and freeze for 4-6 hours. Once frozen solid, you can serve immediately! If the popsicle doesn’t pull out immediately, gently rub the outsides of the cup with your hands to warm it slightly, then lightly tug the popsicle again.

Store

These popsicles will last 3-6 months, but they have the best flavor and texture the sooner you eat them. If you plan to keep them longer than 2 weeks, place them in a freezer bag to protect them from other freezer smells in the freezer.

Tips and tricks for the BEST popsicles with alcohol

Get the right ratio – You want to have 4 or 5 times as much non-alcoholic liquid as you have alcoholic liquid so that the popsicle will freeze. For this recipe, there 2-2.5 cups of pureed strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup to just over 1/2 cup of tequila.
Test before freezing – Strawberries can range from super sweet to a bit tart, so you want to taste test the margarita before pouring and freezing. Add more lime juice if it’s too sweet, more simple syrup if it’s too tart.
Salt just before serving – Salt is tricky because it will cause the popsicle to melt much faster. If you want to salt them, I recommend placing one side of the popsicle (out of the cup) in a plate of salt and then serving immediately. We enjoyed these without salt, so feel free to skip this if you’re worried about melty messes.
Change it up – This is a great base recipe that can be tweaked for tasty popsicles no matter your season or vibe! Swap out the strawberries for raspberries or blueberries, maybe use vodka or rum instead of tequila, or use lemon juice instead of lime juice. Infuse your simple syrup (this post has great tips for spicy, fruity, or herby syrups). If you’re watching the carbs, be careful when switching fruits as most have more sugar than strawberries.

If you love this low carb alcoholic popsicle, you’ll love these keto cocktails!

Keto Mango Margarita – This blended marg is topped with soda water for a refreshing fizzy finish! This is an easy one to make for a big crowd, perfect for parties by the pool.
Spicy Watermelon Margarita – Keto simple syrup is infused with fresh jalapenos, making a great balanced cocktail! If you love spicy-sweet, this is the drink for you.
Raspberry Tequila Smash – This is such a lovely drink for bridal showers or parties! The fresh mint really is the cherry on top; don’t skip it if possible!
Strawberry Rose Limeade – This one is so easy, especially with the store-bought skinny syrup! This one does have sugar alcohols, however, so keep that in mind if you’re sensitive.
Blackberry Bourbon Smash – This GORGEOUS cocktail brings the best out of a good bourbon! Tart blackberries and liquid monk fruit make an amazing low-carb syrup that gives this the beautiful color and taste. You’ll want that syrup in all your cocktails after this!
Keto Lemon Drop – This is a very easy sipping cocktail! It’s a fun one to serve in the form of shots as well.

FAQs about Keto Alcoholic Popsicles

How much alcohol can you put in a popsicle?

Alcohol won’t freeze, so adding too much can lead to a melty slushie instead of an easy-to-eat popsicle. The general ratio for the best success is 4:1 or 5:1, meaning for every 2-2.5 cups of non-alcoholic pureed liquid, you can have about 1/2 cup of alcohol.

How do you make a margarita keto?

The key to a lower-carb margarita is in a sugar-free simple syrup! Using liquid monk fruit is a quick and easy way to make a 0-sugar, 0-calorie simple syrup perfect for cocktails, lemonade, or tea!

Are strawberries keto?

Yes, strawberries are keto friendly when eaten in moderation! Berries (like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries) are generally the safest fruits because their sugar-to-fiber ratio isn’t too terribly high.

Yield: 6 Popsicles

Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

These delicious Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles will keep you cool all summer long! Just 5 net carbs each for these tasty tequila popsicles.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Freezing Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound strawberries, cored
4.5 ounces tequila
2.25 ounces lime juice
2.5-3 ounces keto simple syrup (a little less if your strawberries are very sweet)
2 limes (for garnish slices)

Instructions

Place strawberries, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a blender, then blend until smooth. Taste and adjust simple syrup, lime juice, or tequila to your preference (however, for freezing be sure to not add more than 5.5 ounces of tequila).
Pour about 4 ounces of the margarita mixture into a 5-ounce cup. This should make enough for 6 popsicles.
Cut the ends off of each lime, then cut each lime into 3 slices. Place a slice on the cutting board, then poke a popsicle stick through the center. Push it about 1.5-2 inches through, then gently place it in one of the margarita cups, allowing the lime slice to sit on top of the margarita. Continue to put the skewered lime slices in each margarita.
Place cups in the freezer and freeze for 4-6 hours. To remove, carefully rub hands on the sides of the cup to warm it slightly, then pull.

Notes

You could use this as a base recipe for any alcoholic popsicles. For every 2-2.5 cups of non-alcoholic pureed ingredients (like fruit, juice, simple syrup, etc.), you can include 4-5.5 ounces of liquor.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 4-ish ounce popsicles
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1.2mgCarbohydrates: 6.7gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 3.9gProtein: 0.6g

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Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash

Annie — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:00:31 +0000

This Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash is the perfect keto drink! Mint, tequila and a sugar free simple syrup are combined in this delicious skinny cocktail, all for under 3 net carbs!

Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash

This is going to become one of your new go-to keto cocktails! Fresh mint leaves, tasty raspberries, keto simple syrup, tangy lime juice, your favorite tequila and bubbly soda water are combined to make this delicious Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash! This sugar free cocktail comes in at only 2.9 net carbs, making it perfect for your keto diet!

This Tequila Smash is light, tangy and bright! I love the pink color of the drink and I think the raspberry red really pops in the glass! I love this tequila drink for so many different get-togethers. Serve this at brunch, a barbecue, bridal showers, birthdays- this is great for any occasion! Your guests won’t believe it when you tell them their drink is low carb!

Ingredients in this Tequila Smash

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Keto Tequila cocktail. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Mint leaves – This brings a very fresh, herbal flavor, but this drink is also tasty without it.
Raspberries – I used fresh raspberries, but you could use thawed, previously frozen raspberries as well.
Lime juice – Bottled or fresh is fine.
Tequila – I used Silver, but your favorite kind will be fine.
Soda water – This makes the drink so light, bubbly, and fresh! Flavored soda water could result in delicious, fun variations, too!
Keto Simple Syrup – You can make this with liquid monk fruit sweetener or allulose.

How do I make this keto drink?

You won’t believe this, but this keto alcoholic drink is ready in only 2 easy steps!

Muddle together your raspberries, mint leaves, simple syrup and lime juice in a glass.
Add ice and tequila. If you want a lighter drink, add some soda water. Garnish with raspberry or lime and serve!

Keto Simple Syrup

I am obsessed with this Keto Simple Syrup! I’ve used it in so many of my keto cocktails. It’s sugar free, zero calorie and zero carbs! All it is is a blend of Liquid Monkfruit Sweetener and water! This homemade simple syrup will last for 2 months in the fridge, so go ahead and whip up a batch so you can be prepared for your next keto happy hour!

Here’s how you make sugar free simple syrup- stir one tablespoon of the liquid monk fruit into one cup of water. That’s it! The simple syrup can be used immediately and can be stored in the fridge or on your counter. Alternatively, you can also make a simple syrup by dissolving 1 1/4 cup of allulose into 1 cup water! This results in a thicker syrup and has less of an aftertaste than monk fruit. It’s a great option as well!

How can I use this homemade simple syrup?

I could gush on and on about all the delicious ways you can make use of this Keto Simple Syrup! You can use it in any drink that calls for simple syrup. I love it in this Sugar Free Lemonade, my favorite classic Keto Margarita or a super fun Pickleback Cocktail!

Tips for the best keto tequila drink

Customize it! I love raspberries, but I also think that peaches would be fantastic in this cocktail. Adding peaches will change the carb count, so keep that in mind.
If you don’t like the raspberry pieces floating in your drink, simply make this drink in a shaker, then strain the drink when you pour it into your glass.
Only skip the mint if you really have to! The flavor from the fresh mint leaves add a great depth of flavor that really brings all the elements of this drink together.
Liquor tends to come in large bottles, and if you’re making a pitcher of this delicious keto cocktail, it can be confusing to make the right measurements. Check out this handy guide for How Many Cups in a Quart to take the guesswork out!

Is tequila keto?

Yes, tequila is keto! Tequila is naturally completely free of any carbs. When mixing tequila with low-carb ingredients (and the 0-net carb simple syrup), it’s easy to make your favorite cocktails into keto friendly drinks!

What should I serve with this keto drink?

Personally, I think this drink would go really well with Greek or Mediterranean flavors. Serve this keto drink alongside this Greek Cucumber Salad or with a Healthy Greek Bowl. For your main course, try Grilled Salmon Kabobs or Shrimp Skewers with a side of Keto Tzatziki!

For a fun spring brunch, serve with Blackberry Brie Bites and Key Lime Pie Stuffed Strawberries! If serving as an after-dinner drink with dessert, consider adding these Salted Dark Chocolate Cheesecakes. The dark chocolate elements work well with the tangy lime, fresh mint, and sweet raspberry!

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Yield: 1 drink

Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash

This Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash is the perfect keto drink! Mint, tequila and a sugar free simple syrup are combined in this delicious skinny cocktail, all for under 3 net carbs!

Ingredients

8-10 mint leaves (optional but adds a great depth of flavor)
4 raspberries
1 ounce keto simple syrup
1 ounce lime juice
2 ounces tequila
1-2 ounces soda water (optional)

Instructions

In a glass, muddle raspberries and mint leaves with the simple syrup and lime juice.
Add ice to the glass, then pour in the tequila. If you prefer a lighter drink, fill the rest with soda water. Top with a raspberry or lime garnish and serve immediately!

Notes

Find the recipe for Keto Simple Syrup here.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.mgSodium: 1.3mgCarbohydrates: 3.5gNet Carbohydrates: 2.9gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 0.2g

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Pickleback (the BEST Keto Cocktail!)

Maggie Mayoza — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:57:08 +0000

Meet the Pickleback — A delicious keto cocktail featuring bourbon and pickle juice, perfect for tailgating season! Just 4 ingredients needed for this sugar free drink under 3 net carbs!

Pickleback Cocktail

This Pickleback is a unique drink with a super interesting flavor! If you love whiskey and pickles, you will absolutely love this surprising cocktail. It’s going to be everyone’s favorite new tailgate drink this season!

Smoky bourbon, vinegary pickle juice, and tangy lime juice are all evened out with a homemade sugar-free simple syrup. It’s a well-balanced cocktail that is great to serve with a lot of bar food, grilled dishes, and meaty meals. It’s a great option for those who normally don’t like overly sweet or fruity drinks!

While I used dill pickle juice, you could easily use the juice from bread and butter pickles, spicy pickles, or whatever type you prefer. When you finish a jar of pickles, it’s easy to freeze the juice in ice cube trays, then you can thaw just enough for cocktails whenever you’d like!

Because this isn’t a frozen drink and doesn’t include soda water, you can mix it up ahead of time, then serve on the rocks whenever you’re ready. Make a big jug of it and take for parties, camping, potlucks, tailgating, and more!

Keto Pickleback Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need. Keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card for the exact measurements!

2 ounces bourbon
1 1/2 ounces pickle juice
3/4 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce sugar free simple syrup (SO easy to make homemade with either allulose or liquid monk fruit sweetener)

How to make a Pickleback sugar free

This drink is very straightforward! Simply put the whiskey, pickle juice, lime juice, and sugar free simple syrup into a shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds before straining over ice with a pickle garnish.

Pickleback Cocktail Glassware

This drink is most often served in an old fashioned glass on the rocks.

How to make sugar free simple syrup

Keto Simple Syrup is incredibly easy to make! I’ve had success using two different ways — One using liquid monk fruit sweetener and one using allulose sweetener! I did not have success making simple syrup by dissolving any erythritol-based products (like Swerve or monk fruit sweeteners that contain erythritol). The erythritol will begin to crystalize as it cools down, so it’s not great for mixed drinks.

Simple Syrup with Allulose:

Bring 1 1/4 cup of allulose and 1 cup of water to a boil and stir until allulose has dissolved. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge up to a month. This syrup has very little aftertaste and is thicker like normal simple syrup.

Simple Syrup with Liquid Monk Fruit:

Pour about 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit sweetener into 1 cup of water. Adjust a few drops at a time until you’ve reached your taste preference. This syrup is fairly inexpensive to make, you don’t have to bother heating up and cooling down the syrup before using it, and it makes the sweetness of your drinks to be easily adjustable.

How many carbs in whiskey?

There are zero carbs in bourbon. The danger of a whiskey cocktail usually resides in the mixers often tossed in the glass with it. However, if you can make sure to use sugar free simple syrup and choose low-carb additions, you can enjoy several bourbon cocktails without consuming too many carbs. This Keto Mint Julep has 0 net carbs (and only 0.1 total carbs)!

Why drink pickle juice on keto?

Often, people on the keto diet will recommend drinking pickle juice and eating pickles. It’s a great source of potassium and sodium, and those electrolytes are important to healthy body functions. The vinegar in pickle juice can also help curb sugar spikes, helping you stay in ketosis. The fermentation from the pickling process helps introduce more healthy bacteria into the gut, helping ease digestive issues, too!

Obviously, this keto cocktail is for fun, not for health. But it is nice to get in a little healthy boost whenever you can!

What to serve with a Pickleback drink

This is the ideal drink for juicy cookout food! For the ultimate keto tailgate, enjoy the briny drink with a Keto Bacon Cheeseburger, this Chicken Bacon Ranch Chaffle Sandwich, or these Keto Steak Wraps. Add some Smoked Queso and some Bacon Wrapped Green Beans, and you’re good to go! It’d be great with some brats or this Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner, too.

To host your own keto happy hour, enjoy bar food favorites like Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms, Air Fryer Buffalo Wings, Ranch Zucchini Chips, and Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Tots for the BEST low-carb snacks!

Can I make this drink ahead of time?

You could mix your bourbon, juices, and simple syrup ahead of time, just store them in the fridge without ice. Within a day or two, serve on the rocks!

More Keto Cocktails

Blackberry Bourbon Smash – 2.5 net carbs
Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail – 6.1 net carbs
Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita – 3.4 net carbs
Basil Whiskey Sour – 1.3 net carbs

Yield: 1 drink

Pickleback (the BEST Keto Cocktail)

Meet the Pickleback -- A delicious keto cocktail featuring bourbon and pickle juice, perfect for tailgating season! Just 4 ingredients needed for this sugar free drink under 3 net carbs!

Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon
1 1/2 ounces pickle juice
3/4 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce keto simple syrup*
Optional: pickle garnish

Instructions

Fill an old fashioned glass with ice. If you prefer, salt half of the rim using a lime wedge and bbq seasoning.
In a shaker, combine all ingredients. Shake about 30 seconds, then strain and pour into the glass. Serve with a pickle garnish.

Notes

*To make keto simple syrup: Combine 1 cup of water with 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit and stir. Alternatively, you could mix 1 cup hot water with 1 1/4 cup allulose sweetener and stir until dissolved. Cool and store in an airtight container up to a month.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 153Total Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 329.4mgCarbohydrates: 2.9gNet Carbohydrates: 2.8gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gProtein: 0.1g

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Keto Mango Margarita

Annie — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:00:03 +0000

This Keto Mango Margarita is going to be your low carb drink of the summer! Made with a sugar free simple syrup and blended mango, this skinny keto cocktail is only 3.4 carbs!

Skinny Mango Margarita

Going keto doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy sipping a margarita on the porch! If you like my original Keto Margarita, you’ve got to try this version using just enough fresh (or frozen) mango for a fun summer twist! This drink is low carb, low calorie and has no added sugars, making it a great skinny drink option. This smooth, sweet low carb drink is so good, you’ll make it again and again!

There’s no margarita mix, erythritol, or sucralose in this keto cocktail, so there are no sugar alcohols. There is also no aftertaste and no cooling effect- this low carb cocktail tastes just like a restaurant margarita! There is also no triple sec, but you can add an orange flavored soda water for a sparkling margarita, just in time for summer!

This keto margarita can be easily doubled or tripled for your next pool get together, beach day or a party! All of your friends and family are going to be begging you for the recipe. The sweet mango and monk fruit are the perfect contrast to the tequila and lime juice for a beautifully balanced drink! Feel free to blend with ice to make a skinny frozen margarita!

Mango Margarita recipe

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our keto Mango Margarita. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Tequila – Silver tequila is best for margaritas
Lime juice – freshly squeezed or bottled is fine
Simple syrup – I made a keto simple syrup using Organic Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener mixed in water
Ice – You’ll need some for the shaker and some for the glass (whether you’re serving on the rocks or blended frozen)
Mango – This can be fresh or frozen.
Orange sparkling water/soda water – This is optional, mainly used to add that citrus flavor a normal margarita gets from triple sec. Can be left out or replaced with lime or plain sparkling water.
Garnish- salt, additional lime wedges or a mixture of monkfruit and salt would all work well

How to make a keto margarita

This keto cocktail is so simple to make and comes together quickly! First wet the rim (I like to use a lime wedge for this) and dip the outside edges of the rim in your salt. If serving on the rocks, add your ice.

Next, add your mango, tequila, simple syrup, and lime juice to your blender. If serving these margaritas frozen, add your ice as well. Blend until well incorporated. Pour into your prepared glass and top with orange sparkling water if you choose.

Sugar Free Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is usually a 1:1 mixture of sugar and water. Using sugar substitutes can be tricky as some have side effects, some don’t dissolve very well, and some can be expensive. Using the Monk Fruit Liquid by Now Foods is the best product I’ve used for this simple syrup.

This monkfruit is 0-calorie, 0-carb and 0-sugar, making it perfect for a keto diet. I also have not experienced a cooling effect or aftertaste. You only need 1 tablespoon for just over a cup of simple syrup, so a small 2 ounce bottle is enough about 4.5 cups of simple syrup (or over 60 margaritas)!

You can try this method with other liquid sweeteners, but be aware that not all liquid sweeteners have the same level of sweetness. Depending on the brand, you may need a little more or a little less — You may want to try adding 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach a reasonable level of sweetness for your syrup.

How to store homemade simple syrup

This sugar free syrup can be stored in the fridge for several months. Before you use it, just give it a good shake to be sure everything is mixed well.

What should I serve with this keto margarita?

I always like to start a Mexican night with this Chuy’s Jalapeno Copycat Dip. For your main course, try Marinated Flank Steak, Instant Pot Tacos or Keto Sour Cream Enchiladas! Another favorite of mine is Shrimp con Queso or Grilled Shrimp Skewers. For dessert, try these Keto Cinnamon Twists!

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Yield: 1 10-12 ounce drink

Mango Margarita (Keto + Skinny)

This beautiful Mango Margarita is keto friendly and perfect for a hot summer day! Low carb, low calorie, and no added sugar -- Just 3.4 net carbs!

Ingredients

Sugar Free Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1 tablespoon liquid monk fruit sweetener

Mango Margarita

1.5 ounces tequila
3/4 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce sugar free simple syrup
1/2 ounce chopped mango
2 ounces orange sparkling water (optional: this gives the hint of orange that triple sec usually provides)

Instructions

To make the simple syrup:

Combine 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit sweetener with 1 cup of water. Store in an airtight container; it'll last several weeks in the fridge.

To make the mango margarita:

In a blender, add the mango, tequila, simple syrup, and lime juice. If making a frozen margarita, add the ice as well. Blend until well incorporated.
Wet and salt the rim of your glass and fill it with ice (unless serving the margarita frozen). Pour the margarita into the glass and top with sparkling water if you'd like to add a citrus flavor most margaritas have.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

10-12 ounce drink with ice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4.3mgCarbohydrates: 3.7gNet Carbohydrates: 3.4gFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2.3gProtein: 0.2g

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Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita

Annie — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:00:39 +0000

This Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita is the ultimate summer cocktail! Super refreshing and about 3 net carbs each!

Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita

This keto cocktail is going to be your go-to drink of the summer! Made with a sugar free jalapeno simple syrup, lime juice, chopped watermelon and your favorite tequila, you won’t be able to get enough of this skinny cocktail! At only 3.4 net carbs and 111 calories a serving, you can still enjoy this refreshing drink while sticking to your keto diet!

This keto drink is perfect for entertaining. The pretty light pink color makes it a great addition to any table, but especially bridal showers, brunch or any celebration you’re having! This sugar free cocktail doesn’t use any margarita mix and it also doesn’t contain erythritol, so if you are sensitive to sugar alcohols, you won’t have a problem with this low carb drink!

I added some orange sparkling water to this skinny margarita as a substitute for triple sec, but it’s completely optional. I also think a lime sparkling water would have complimented this very well. Serve with Shrimp con Queso or Steak Fajitas for an amazing keto meal! This recipe can easily be made as a frozen margarita or on the rocks.

Whether you want your margarita sparkling, on the rocks, or frozen, it’s super easy to customize. You can also adjust the amount of spice in your simple syrup to your personal preference. This drink will cure your summer watermelon craving!

Ingredients for Watermelon Margarita

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our keto margarita. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Sugar free simple syrup- made with liquid monkfruit sweetener and Jalapenos
Tequila- Silver tequila (sometimes referred to as tequila blanco) is best for margaritas
Lime juice- I used freshly squeezed, but the bottled version is also fine.
Watermelon- chopped & seedless
Optional: Orange sparkling water- you can use a different flavor or an unflavored sparkling water here. This just adds back some citrus flavor since we are omitting the triple sec
Ice
Garnish- lime wedges, salt or watermelon wedges (don’t add too much watermelon if you’re keto- it does have a high amount of carbs)

How to make Sugar Free Simple Syrup with Jalapenos

To make this keto simple syrup, slice up 1-2 jalapenos and add to a small pot with 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain your water into a jar and add 1 tablespoon of liquid monkfruit. Store in the fridge for several weeks. Give your jar a good shake to make sure you get good, balanced flavor.

This sugar free simple syrup is so easy to make and can be customized to your particular spicy or sweetness level! If you prefer more or less sweetness, then adjust your liquid monkfruit accordingly. For additional heat, increase your jalapenos. 1 jalapeno without the seeds is going to give you a very mild flavor with just a hint of spice (perfect for those who don’t love spicy recipes). Two jalapenos without the seeds is mildly spicy, but if you prefer a hotter flavor, just add the seeds of the jalapenos!

How to make a Keto Margarita

Add your tequila, lime juice, simple syrup and watermelon to a blender. If you’re making frozen margaritas, add a glass full of ice. Blend until the watermelon is well incorporated with the rest of the ingredients. If you’re using ice, blend to a slushie consistency. Salt the rim of your glass. If you’re serving on the rocks, add ice to your glass. Add your blended ingredients, top with sparkling water and serve!

Can you make frozen margaritas?

Absolutely! Just blend everything with ice, except for the sparkling water, which you’ll add right before serving. You can use fresh or frozen watermelon.

What to serve with a Spicy Keto Margarita

There are so many great Mexican keto recipes! If you’d like several ideas to choose from, check out this list of 40+ Keto Mexican Recipes. For an appetizer, try these Easy Keto Nachos, Keto Jalapeno Poppers or Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. For dinner, some of my favorites are Pollo con Queso, Marinated Flank Steak or Keto Chimichangas. If you’re a vegetarian, try these Fajita Veggies!

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Yield: 1

Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita

This Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita is the ultimate summer cocktail! Super refreshing and about 3 net carbs each!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

Sugar-Free Jalapeno Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1-2 jalapenos
1 tablespoon liquid monk fruit sweetener

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

1.5 ounces tequila
3/4 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce sugar-free jalapeno simple syrup
1 ounce chopped watermelon
about 2 ounces orange sparkling water (*optional)
Ice

Instructions

To make the simple syrup

Slice 1-2 jalapenos (depending on your spice preference) and place them in a small pot with 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and allow it to simmer 5 minutes.
Strain the water into a jar and add 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit sweetener. This can be stored in the fridge for several weeks.

To make the margarita

In a blender, combine the tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and watermelon. If you want a frozen margarita, add a glass full of ice as well.
Blend until the watermelon is blended and well incorporated with the liquid (or if using ice, until you reach your preferred slushie consistency).
Salt the rim of a glass and fill it with ice if you're serving your margarita on the rocks. Pour the margarita, top with sparkling water, and serve immediately.

Notes

*Optional orange sparkling water: This adds a hint of orange to replace the missing Triple Sec that most margaritas might have. It adds some bubbly and makes it more of a sparkling margarita. You can leave this out if you prefer!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 10-12 ounce drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 111Total Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4.1mgCarbohydrates: 3.6gNet Carbohydrates: 3.4gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gProtein: 0.2g

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Keto Mint Julep

Annie — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:00:20 +0000

This Keto Mint Julep uses a sugar-free simple syrup, fresh mint, and a classic Kentucky bourbon for a refreshing cocktail… ZERO net carbs!

Keto Mint Julep

This Keto Mint Julep is the PERFECT keto cocktail! This classic drink is a delicious blend of bourbon, refreshing mint and a superb simple syrup. Serve over crushed ice for the best summer cocktail or nightcap with zero guilt!

Made with a keto simple syrup, this drink comes out to ZERO net carbs!I used Liquid Monkfruit to replace the sugar, so you lose the carbs but none of the flavor. Try my Keto Margarita or Keto Lemon Drop for more great ideas on how to use this low carb simple syrup!

Enjoy a Keto Mint Julep on the porch, during brunches, barbecues, parties, weddings, or the event it’s most famous for- the Kentucky Derby! This Southern cocktail staple is known for being a huge hit at the races- with over 100,000 sold at the event itself!

Make a batch for your Derby party and be ready for everyone to be shocked when you tell them the cocktail has no net carbs! Trust me, this sugar free drink will quickly become one of your favorites!

What is in a Mint Julep?

A Mint Julep is a blend of bourbon (which is a type of whisky), mint leaves, water, simple syrup and crushed ice. This Southern cocktail is incredibly delicious, as well as being very refreshing!

How to make a Mint Julep

First, you’ll need to prepare your keto simple syrup. Take your Liquid Monkfruit and mix with water. Monkfruit is very sweet, much sweetener than sugar, so you need a very small amount. One tablespoon per one cup of water is all that’s needed. If you prefer things to be a little less sweet, or if you’re using a different brand, I recommend starting at 1/2 a tablespoon per one cup of water and adjusting as needed.

In a cocktail glass, add your mint leaves and simple syrup. Muddle, or lightly mash the leaves, for about 30 seconds. Add your crushed ice to your glass, add your bourbon and a splash of water. Stir and serve!

What should I serve with a Mint Julep?

Southern food is famous for its flavor for a reason! Serve up some classic Southern dishes with a keto twist, like these Keto Shrimp and Grits, Sausage and Spinach Quiche or this Keto Fried Chicken. For dessert, serve Keto Brownie Pie, Lemon Cookies or Cheesecake Strawberries!

Do you have to serve this in Mint Julep cups?

Nope! This keto cocktail works well in Old Fashioned Glasses or Highball Cups. Classic Mint Julep Cups are usually silver- they get very cold and chill quickly, but if you don’t have any, it’s not a problem.

Tips for the best Mint Julep recipe

Because there are so few ingredients, the splash of water is important to mellow out the bourbon. You can use sparkling water if you want to add some fizz.
Crushed ice is ideal for the Mint Julep because it’s not shaken. The crushed ice melts quickly, chilling the glass and softening the alcohol taste.
If you don’t want to make the simple syrup, you can instead add about 1/3 teaspoon of the liquid monkfruit and about 2 tablespoons of water to the mint, then muddle.
If you don’t like sweet drinks, start with just 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. Increase sweetener to your preference.

More keto cocktails

Yield: 1 12-ounce drink

Keto Mint Julep

This Keto Mint Julep uses a sugar-free simple syrup, fresh mint, and a classic Kentucky bourbon for a refreshing cocktail... ZERO net carbs!

Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon
about 1 ounce keto simple syrup *Recipe in notes - Reduce to 1/2 ounce if you don't like sweet drinks
6-8 mint leaves
water
crushed ice

Instructions

In a 12-ounce cocktail glass, add your mint leaves and simple syrup. Muddle about 30 seconds.
Add crushed ice to the very top (mounding over the top if possible), then pour in bourbon and a splash of water.
Stir vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill glass and mix the drink. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keto simple syrup: 1 cup of water + 1 tablespoon of Liquid Monkfruit Sweetener

*If you do not like sweet drinks, reduce the simple syrup in the cocktail recipe to 1/2 ounce instead of a full ounce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 12-ounce drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131Total Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0.8mgCarbohydrates: 0.1gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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