Low Carb Redcurrant Margarita

This redcurrant margarita is perfect if you like fruity cocktails that are tart, but not too sweet. Low carb, sugar free, and keto friendly recipe!

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Margaritas are one of the most famous and popular cocktails, and although I love my original low carb margarita (watch the video tutorial!), I've also experimented with recipes like sparkling margarita and cucumber margarita!

I recently got my hands on some fresh redcurrants from a farmer's market, and after making my low carb raspberry and redcurrant sorbet, I still had plenty left. While brainstorming ideas I came found this redcurrant margarita recipe and decided to adapt it to make it keto friendly. By coincidence, it also included raspberries - so it's a popular combination of fruits!

Oh and a quick note about redcurrants: A quarter-cup serving contains 2.7g net carbs, so they're totally fine on a low carb diet. These tart little currants are a good source of  vitamins C and K, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants. So if you ever see them for sale - buy some!

Check out all my low carb tequila drinks!

How to Make a Low Carb Redcurrant Margarita

Add the redcurrants and raspberries to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to press as much liquid out of the fruit as possible.

Add tequila, water, lime juice, orange extract, and ice to the shaker. 

Shake until fully blended. Test for sweetness - you might like to add some low carb simple syrup if it isn't sweet enough. It should be slightly tart, though - but a lot depends on the fruit used and your own personal preference. 

Strain the cocktail into two margarita glasses with fresh ice. 

Garnish each glass with a sprig of redcurrants. 

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Low Carb Redcurrant Margarita

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This redcurrant margarita is perfect if you like fruity cocktails that are tart, but not too sweet. Low carb, sugar free, and keto friendly recipe!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Makes: 2 Servings

Net Carbs: 2.4

Calories: 69

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

• ¼ cup redcurrants stalks removed
• 5 medium raspberries
• ¼ cup tequila
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tbs lime juice
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• ice
• 1-2 tbs low carb simple syrup optional, to taste
• extra redcurrants for garnish

Equipment

• Arc International N1963 Luminarc 4 Piece Martini Glass Set
• Newness Cocktail Stainless Steel Shaker, Single Martini
• 10" Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler and Mixing Spoon 

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Add the redcurrants and raspberries to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to press as much liquid out of the fruit as possible.
2. Add tequila, water, lime juice, orange extract and ice to the shaker. 
3. Shake until fully blended. Test for sweetness - you might like to add some low carb simple syrup if it isn't sweet enough.
4. Strain the cocktail into two martini or margarita glasses with fresh ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of redcurrants. 

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 0.3gSodium: 0.8mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1.6gNet Carbs: 2.4g

Notes

2.4g net carbs per serving (half the recipe), although this amount is likely to be lower as the pulp of the fruit is not consumed.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.