![]() Here's the ingredients label for a bottle of Jose Cuervo Classic Margarita Mix (Non-Alcoholic) :ĭepending on which version you buy, it may have high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or sucralose instead. Now that you know what's supposed to go in a margarita, let's take a look at a popular store-bought Margarita Mix. To make it simple, it's mostly tequila and citrus with a bit of sugar and depending on the person's preference, salt on the rim. There are lots of ways to make a margarita, but a classic version generally has tequila, lime juice, an orange liqueur (like triple sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier) or orange juice, and a sweetener like simple syrup to balance out the lime's tartness. Unfortunately, these margarita mixes are filled with crappy, fake ingredients. ![]() But I like real juices and mixers in my drinks, as should most people. Cause those mixes are d-i-s-g-u-s-t-i-n-g. :) Second, I know WAY too many people out there are still drinking pre-made mixes and this makes me very sad. I experimented with many cocktails and martinis during my college years. Lime Wedges – A must for garnish, and also to help the salt stick to the rim.I am SO excited to share this margarita recipe with you guys! Know why? First, I concocted it several years ago when I was living in KC with my sister and attending UMKC.Coarse sea salt works very nicely, but any kind you have is fine! Sea Salt – For salting the rim of your margarita glasses.And unlike stevia that I used to use, Besti doesn’t have that stevia aftertaste. I have tried making this drink with erythritol before, which works okay, but doesn’t dissolve very well. Sweetener – Most skinny margarita recipes are really just their regular counterparts in disguise, using agave nectar… which is still sugar! I use Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend in mine and it tastes the same without all the sugar! Unlike other monk fruit sweeteners that contain erythritol, this one dissolves easily in cold liquids. ![]() FYI, Triple Sec is an orange liqueur and contains 11 grams of sugar per ounce.
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