Refined Sugar-Free Mezcal Margarita

Refined Sugar-Free Mezcal Margarita
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I love a Margarita but traditionally they’re filled with so much sugar that there’s NO WAY I could enjoy them before.  Most cocktails are usually off-limits for me so I have to get inventive with my own refined sugar-free versions! With Cinco de Mayo coming up I decided that I didn’t want to miss out celebrating with a delicious Margarita again this year!  I knew I had to create my own version that was refined-sugar free so I set about attempting it with honey as a sweetener.  (This Mezcal Margarita also works well with Agave Syrup if you can tolerate it!)  This version has no refined sugar in it so you can enjoy (responsibly of course :P) to your hearts desire.Mezcal Margarita by Emma Eats & Explores

I used Mezcal in this Sugarfree Margarita as it has a slightly smokey taste that you don’t get with traditional tequila.  It is still made from the Agave plant, like traditional Tequila but it undergoes an extra step.  The agave plant is heated and cooked slowly in a charcoal pit over a number of days to impart the smoky flavour into the Mezcal.  I think it goes really well in this cocktail and you can really taste the smokiness in the final Mezcal Margarita.  If you don’t have any Mezcal you can always just use traditional Tequila though!

I also like the fact that the salt is incorporated into the drink rather than just stuck around the rim.  It means that you don’t get one really salty sip at the beginning and then have to keep turning the glass round to continue to get salt for the rest of the drink.  It’s infused throughout the whole drink so the flavour is always the same.  Although if you’re a big fan of salt then go nuts and coat the rim in it too!

So how to make it.  Start by making the honey syrup.  Add the 2 tablespoons of honey to a pan and along with the 4 tablespoons of water.  Cook until it starts to bubble and reduce slightly to become a syrupy texture – about 5 minutes should do it.  Allow this to cool while you prepare the rest of the drink.

The next step is squeezing the limes.  You need equal parts of fresh lime juice to Mezcal.  Add the lime juice and Mezcal to a cocktail shaker with the salt and honey syrup and mix well.  Then, add plenty of ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and shake well to chill the drink.

Taste to see whether you need to add more salt or not at this point.  Pour into a short glass, neat – or over more ice depending on your preference. Garnish with a wedge of lime and serve!

This is the perfect balance of salt and sweet and is really refreshing.  The perfect summer cocktail with no refined sugar!  Serve alongside some Salsa and Crackers, a big bowl of Guacamole or my Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps for a proper Mexican Fiesta!  It’s great made in advance too so you can make a huge jug of it for a party and then just pour it into glasses over ice as needed!

If Sugarfree Cocktails are your thing, check out my SugarFree Cocktail Round-Up for more ideas!Mezcal Margarita by Emma Eats & Explores

Mezcal Margarita by Emma Eats & Explores

Mezcal Margarita

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low Carb, Mexican, Paleo, Primal, Refined Sugar-Free, SCD, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 100 ml Mezcal or Tequila
  • 100 ml Fresh Lime Juice + Lime slices to garnish about 5-6 limes
  • 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
  • 4 tbsps water
  • 1/8 tsp salt to taste
  • ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Make the honey syrup by heating together the honey and water over a high heat until you achieve a syrupy consistency (about 5 mins). Allow to cool.
  • Squeeze the lime juice into a cocktail shaker and add the Mezcal/Tequila, salt, and honey syrup. Mix well.
  • Add a few ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and shake well.
  • Taste and add more salt if necessary.
  • Pour into a glass over ice cubes or neat depending on personal preference
  • Garnish with a slice of lime and Enjoy!

Dietary & Allergy Information for Mezcal Margarita

This Mezcal Margarita is suitable for the following diets:

Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, Primal, Specific Carbohydrate Diet – SCD, Vegetarian & Vegan.

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