Low-Carb Margarita Mix

I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.

April 30, 2023

Okay, this is neither a snack nor a nibble, but it sure is good for parties! And although it’s not super low in carbs, it’s considerably less sugary than the commercial stuff.

Yield: About 1 quart. This whole recipe has about 54 grams of carbs, so figure about 10 grams in each 6-ounce serving of the mix.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups lime juice, fresh or bottled
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh or bottled
1 1/2 cups Splenda
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all the ingredients in a blender for 1 minute, and pour into a clean bottle.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
To make a margarita, combine 2 ounces of tequila with 6 ounces of margarita mix, and either put it through the blender with lots of ice, or simply serve it on the rocks.

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