Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Salt-rimmed glass of Low-Carb Virgin Margarita mocktail with lime wheel

Low-Carb Virgin Margarita

A bright, sugar-free twist on the classic margarita—tangy lime and lemon juices are lightly sweetened with keto-friendly syrup, shaken over ice, and served in a salt- or Tajín-rimmed glass. Ready in five minutes, totally alcohol-free, and perfect for anyone watching carbs, calories, or sugar.

  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 1 mocktail 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 oz fresh lime juice (about 2 large limes)

  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)

  • 1 oz sugar-free liquid sweetener (stevia, erythritol, or monk-fruit syrup)

  • 1 oz cold water or sparkling water (optional for fizz)

  • Ice cubes

  • Coarse salt or Tajín, for rimming the glass

  • Lime slices or mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rim the glass – Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rocks glass, then dip into salt or Tajín to coat.

  2. Combine liquids – Add lime juice, lemon juice, sweetener, and water to a cocktail shaker or mason jar.

  3. Add ice – Fill the shaker two-thirds with ice.

  4. Shake – Seal and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the drink is well chilled.

  5. Strain & pour – Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.

  6. Garnish & serve – Top with a lime wheel or mint sprig and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Spicy version: Muddle jalapeño slices in the shaker before adding liquids.

  • Frozen option: Blend all ingredients with 1 cup ice for a slushy treat.

  • Batch it: Multiply by the number of guests, mix in a pitcher, and keep refrigerated up to 2 days; shake or stir before serving.

  • Flavor swap: Substitute grapefruit juice for lemon to vary the citrus profile while staying low-carb.

  • Author: ANA ARMAS
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage / Mocktail
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired / Mocktail

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drink (≈ 4 fl oz / 120 ml)
  • Calories: ~25 kcal
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~3 g (net)
  • Protein: 0 g

Keywords: keto margarita, sugar-free virgin margarita, healthy mocktail, low-sugar margarita, non-alcoholic margarita