Patriotic Margaritas

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Patriotic Margaritas
70 min.
1
1074kcal

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Celebrate your love for the red, white, and blue with our delightful Patriotic Margaritas! Perfect for any festive occasion, this vibrant drink not only looks stunning but also caters to a variety of dietary needs, being gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP. Whether you're hosting a Fourth of July barbecue, a summer gathering, or simply want to enjoy a refreshing beverage, this margarita is sure to impress your guests.

With a tantalizing blend of cranberry juice, silver tequila, and orange-flavored liqueur, each sip bursts with flavor while the simple syrup and fresh lemon juice add a zesty twist. The colorful sugar rim adds a fun and festive touch, making these margaritas as visually appealing as they are delicious. Plus, the preparation is a breeze! In just 70 minutes, you can whip up a drink that not only quenches your thirst but also elevates your celebration.

So, gather your friends, mix up a batch of these Patriotic Margaritas, and toast to good times and great memories. Cheers to a drink that embodies the spirit of summer and the joy of togetherness!

Ingredients

  • cup sugar 
  • cup water 
  • 0.3 cup cranberry juice cocktail 
  • oz tequila (clear)
  • oz pear liqueur orange-flavored
  • tablespoon simple syrup glaze 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • serving ice cubes 
  • serving lemon wedges 
  • serving sprinkles 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. To make simple syrup, mix sugar and water in 1-quart saucepan.
  2. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, about 1 hour.
  4. Pour syrup into glass jar, cover jar and refrigerate until needed. 1 1/4 cups (use 1 tablespoon per margarita).
  5. To prepare cocktail, add cranberry juice, tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, simple syrup and lemon juice to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Cover and shake. Rub rim of martini glass with lemon wedge; dip in sugar. Strain cocktail into glass.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1074kcal
Protein0.03%
Fat1.15%
Carbs98.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
170.59
Glycemic Load
144.76
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.9900000286491%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.23mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
0.26mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.63mg
Eriodictyol
0.95mg
Hesperetin
2.45mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
1.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1073.62kcal
53.68%
Fat:1.26g
1.94%
Saturated Fat:0.49g
3.08%
Carbohydrates:244.03g
81.34%
Net Carbohydrates:243.96g
88.71%
Sugar:242.3g
269.23%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:29.95mg
1.3%
Alcohol:20.91g
100%
Alcohol %:4.02%
100%
Protein:0.06g
0.13%
Vitamin C:33.09mg
40.11%
Iron:0.91mg
5.07%
Copper:0.08mg
3.99%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.15%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.28%
Selenium:1.49µg
2.12%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.11%
Calcium:16.44mg
1.64%
Magnesium:6.54mg
1.63%
Potassium:42.85mg
1.22%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.09%