Our social feeds are overflowing with red holiday cocktails during the holidays because drinking fun, themed cocktails is especially fun this time of year.
What isn't so fun are the extra calories and sugar that make us feel so sluggish and puffy the next day. If you're looking for a recipe that keeps the focus on low-carb and low-cal, the Sinless Mistletoe Margarita is the lightest cocktail recipe we've made.
What Makes This Margarita Sinless?
Our Official Mistletoe Margarita Recipe uses Miss Mary's Lite Margarita Mix, a low-sugar mixer that's been a popular favorite for years. That recipe only has about 6g of sugar so it's still a great choice, especially if you already have bottles of Lite Margarita on hand!
The SINLESS Mistletoe Margarita uses Sugar Free Sinless Simple Syrup for a practically sugarfree alternative (just 1g of sugar!!).
Our Sinless Simple Syrup is naturally sweetened with stevia leaf and monk fruit and has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero sugar. It's the perfect addition to your home bar or to have on hand anytime you need a neutral sweetener that won't undo all your healthy habits.
Why is the Mistletoe Margarita Red?
During the holidays, a bright pop of red feels extra festive. For the Sinless Mistletoe Margarita, we use Zero Sugar Cranberry Juice. You'll enjoy a hint of cranberry and the vibrant red hue without all the sugar of a regular cranberry cocktail.
Cranberries are packed with Vitamin C and anti-inflammatory properties.
We've outlined a recipe for you below, but feel free to experiment with a little more of this or a little less of that.
Don't forget to add a few cranberries for an extra-merry vibe.
Delicious With or Without Tequila
For those of you who love tequila cocktails, you can make this recipe with either Blanco or Reposado tequila. A typical margarita will contain 1-3 oz. of tequila, depending on the glass and your taste preference.
If you're cutting back on your alcohol intake, try it with a zero-proof spirit like Ritual's Zero Proof Tequila Alternative. The popular trend of using non-alcoholic spirits delivers great flavor without intoxicating effects. Zero-proof spirits will also reduce the calories!
Don't Forget the Citrus in Your Sinless Mistletoe Margarita
Fresh squeezed lime juice is a key ingredient in the best-tasting margaritas. It also happens to be naturally low in sugar, unlike most manufactured mixes.
The Sinless Mistletoe Margarita uses about 4 oz. of lime juice per 2 drinks. There's really no substitute for that bright, tart lime flavor. We recommend zesting your limes before juicing them for even more punch!
NOTE:Miss Mary's Lite Margarita Mix is as close to fresh as a bottled mix comes and has no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners.
Another way we've lowered the calories and sugar content of this cocktail is replacing the orange liqeuer with orange extract. It's a simple swap that will still add depth to your citrusy flavors in the Sinless Mistletoe Margarita.
If you're looking for a recipe that keeps the focus on low-carb and low-cal, the Sinless Mistletoe Margarita is the lightest cocktail recipe we've made. Mixup a batch of this festive cocktail (or mocktail) using Sugar Free Sinless Simple Syrup for a fun and festive way to stick to your keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
3 oz. Tequila
8 oz. Zero Sugar Cranberry Juice
4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice (+ Zest)
¼ - ½ tsp. Orange Extract
2 Tbsp. Sinless Simple Syrup
Directions
Combine ingredients in a tumbler with ice.
Shake vigorously, then strain into 2 festive glasses.
Garnish with fresh cranberries or a wedge of lime. Emjoy!
Recipe Note
Disclaimer: Statements made on our website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements and Miss Mary's Mix/ Sugar Free Sinless Syrups products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. We just hope they'll make low sugar living a little more delicious.
