Mexican Margaritas

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Mexican Margaritas
165 min.
12
141kcal

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Get ready to elevate your beverage game with these refreshing Mexican Margaritas! Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply enjoying a sunny day, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP recipe is designed to please a crowd of 12. With a delightful balance of tangy lime and sweet orange liqueur, each sip transports you to a vibrant fiesta.

What sets this margarita apart is its unique preparation method. By blending the ingredients and freezing them into a slushy consistency, you create a drink that is not only delicious but also visually stunning. The addition of a salt rim adds a classic touch, enhancing the flavors and making each drink a true delight. Whether you're hosting a party or just treating yourself, these margaritas are sure to impress.

With only 141 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of fresh lime juice and quality tequila ensures that every glass is bursting with flavor, while the optional powdered sugar allows you to customize the sweetness to your liking. Garnished with lime wedges, these margaritas are as beautiful as they are tasty.

So gather your friends, blend up a batch, and toast to good times with these irresistible Mexican Margaritas. Cheers!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup coarse salt 
  • cups ice crushed
  • cup juice of lime 
  •  lime cut into wedges, if desired
  • 1.3 cups pear liqueur orange-flavored
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.7 cup tequila 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender

Directions

  1. In blender or food processor, place orange liqueur, lime juice, powdered sugar and ice. Cover; blend until smooth. Spoon into nonmetal freezer container. Cover; freeze until almost firm, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  2. To serve, if mixture freezes completely, let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes. Rub rims of glasses with lime wedges; dip in salt to coat.
  3. Into blender or food processor, spoon orange liqueur mixture; blend until slushy.
  4. Place 1/2 cup slush in each salt-rimmed glass; add 1 to 2 tablespoons tequila.
  5. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein1.1%
Fat0.56%
Carbs98.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.92
Glycemic Load
0.28
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.100434805712%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.44mg
Hesperetin
6.61mg
Naringenin
0.46mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.08kcal
7.05%
Fat:0.04g
0.06%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.03%
Carbohydrates:14.53g
4.84%
Net Carbohydrates:14.14g
5.14%
Sugar:12.06g
13.41%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:4724.23mg
205.4%
Alcohol:15.06g
100%
Alcohol %:7.88%
100%
Protein:0.16g
0.33%
Vitamin C:9.3mg
11.27%
Copper:0.04mg
2.22%
Fiber:0.39g
1.57%
Calcium:14.17mg
1.42%
Potassium:36.25mg
1.04%