This festive Keto Christmas Margarita is the perfect sugar-free holiday cocktail! Made with cranberry tea, tequila, and fresh lime juice, it delivers all the flavors of the season with just 1 net carb per serving. The beautiful cranberry color and fresh garnishes make it an elegant addition to any holiday party.
What makes this keto margarita so special is how it captures the essence of Christmas in a glass. The cranberry tea provides a rich, festive flavor without any added sugars, while the orange extract adds that classic margarita taste. Garnished with fresh cranberries and lime slices, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious – and your guests will never guess it’s sugar-free!
How To Make Keto Christmas Margarita
Step 1. I start by placing the water and tea bags into a microwave-safe bowl or container. I heat it for 2 minutes, then let it steep for another five minutes to really extract that beautiful cranberry flavor. Once it’s done steeping, I remove and discard the tea bags – this creates the perfect base for our keto margarita!
Step 2. Next, I add the lime juice, orange extract, my preferred keto sweetener, and tequila to the cranberry tea mixture. I like to stir everything together really well to make sure all the flavors are perfectly combined. The orange extract gives it that classic margarita taste while keeping it completely sugar-free!
Step 3. Now I fill two glasses with ice – I prefer using plenty of ice to keep these cocktails nice and cold. For me, the right amount of ice is key to a perfect margarita experience, especially with this festive keto version!
Step 4. Finally, I pour the cranberry margarita mixture over the ice in each glass. I love garnishing these with fresh lime slices and cranberries – it makes them look so festive and holiday-ready! The garnishes aren’t just pretty; they add extra flavor and make these keto Christmas margaritas feel extra special.
Keto Christmas Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 ½ C. Water
- 3 Buddha Organic Cranberry tea bags
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp. Orange extract
- Keto sweetener of choice to taste
- 3 oz. Gold or silver tequila of your choosing
- Fresh cranberries and lime slices for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Place the water and tea bags into a microwave safe bowl or container. Heat for 2 minutes, and allow to steep for another five. Remove the tea bags and discard them.
- Add the lime juice, orange extract, sweetener of choice and tequila to the tea mixture, and stir to combine well.
- Fill two glasses with ice.
- Pour the drink mixture over the ice, and serve garnished with lime slices and fresh cranberries.
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