Hope everyone had a fun but safe Cinco de Mayo. We wanted to enjoy Margaritas on Cinco de mayo but as you know the pre-made Margarita mix is loaded with sugar. We found a recipe on the net for a low carb margarita. I can’t remember where I got it from. The recipe turned out to be great. I actually enjoyed it more than the pre-made stuff. The pre-made mix is way too sweet for me. This was still sweet but not over the top.

Here is the recipe we used: (I wish I could remember the site so I can give them credit. If I can find the site I will post later.)

I found the site Bellaonline. The recipe was written by Lisa Shea.

Ingredients:
1/2 tsp orange extract
1 packet Splenda (or 2 tsp powdered)
1 tsp water
1 shot tequila
1/8 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp lemon juice

Mix together the orange extract, Splenda and water. This pretty much is the curocao - orange extract is up to 85% alcohol. Put crushed ice into a shaker and pour this liquid over the ice. Now add in 1 shot tequila, plus the lemon and lime juice. Shake thoroughly and pour into a glass.

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