Post #601080 by Limbo Lizard on Fri, Aug 5, 2011 11:02 AM

... borrowing Swanky's proportions, this turned out great. Both times.

Low-Carb Margarita (3 carb grams, all from lime)
3 oz. tequila
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. Monin Sugar-free Triple Sec syrup
1/4 oz. Monin Sugar-free Sweetener
2 or 3 shakes Fee Brothers Orange Bitters (optional)

Shake w/ice, pour in salt-rimmed glass.

Note: Monin S.F. Triple Sec has a very "clean" natural orange flavor, without any "chemical" aftertaste, but also lacks the slightly bitter finish of most triple secs and curacaos (from the peels). If you like that bitter note, a little Fee Bros Orange Bitters fixes it nicely.)

Edit: You may dispense with the 1/4 oz. sweetener, if you like your Margarita a little on the tart side. After trying both ways, I think I prefer it less sweet.

[ Edited by: Limbo Lizard 2011-08-05 17:43 ]