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Margarita (no added sugar* & low-calorie)
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Margarita (no added sugar* & low-calorie)
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄3 oz | Patrón Reposado tequila |
| 1⁄2 oz | Agave Sec liqueur |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Sugar-free sweetener syrup |
| 1⁄2 pinch | Salt (sea salt) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of salt rim (optional) & lime wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
* BEWARE: Although free of cane sugar and beet sugar, this cocktail contains small amounts of fructose sugars from the agave nectar used in the Agave Sec orange liqueur.
Tasty, zingy, low-calorie and sugar-free. What more can you ask of a Margarita?
History:
Adapted from the classic serve by yours truly (Simon Difford) in January 2019.
Also see Margarita Cocktails - best recipes and history.
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