Patriotic Margaritas

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Patriotic Margaritas
70 min.
1
1078kcal

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Celebrate your love for the red, white, and blue with these delightful Patriotic Margaritas! Perfect for any festive occasion, this refreshing beverage combines the vibrant flavors of cranberry and citrus, making it a standout choice for summer barbecues, Independence Day celebrations, or simply a relaxing evening at home. Not only are these margaritas visually stunning with their colorful presentation, but they are also gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delicious drink without worry.

Crafted with fresh ingredients, including zesty lemon juice and smooth silver tequila, each sip is a burst of flavor that will transport you to a sun-soaked beach. The homemade simple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness, while the rim of colored sugar provides a festive touch that’s sure to impress your guests. With a preparation time of just 70 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of these margaritas to share with friends or savor all on your own.

So, gather your ingredients, shake up this patriotic concoction, and raise a glass to good times and great company. Cheers to a drink that not only tastes amazing but also embodies the spirit of celebration!

Ingredients

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

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

Calories1078kcal
Protein0.03%
Fat0.71%
Carbs99.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
240.68
Glycemic Load
153.14
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.0069565368087%

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:1077.52kcal
53.88%
Fat:0.78g
1.2%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.08%
Carbohydrates:246.59g
82.2%
Net Carbohydrates:246.51g
89.64%
Sugar:245.18g
272.42%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:30.07mg
1.31%
Alcohol:20.91g
100%
Alcohol %:4.01%
100%
Protein:0.06g
0.13%
Vitamin C:33.09mg
40.11%
Iron:0.92mg
5.1%
Copper:0.08mg
4.04%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.29%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.3%
Selenium:1.56µg
2.23%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.11%
Calcium:16.56mg
1.66%
Magnesium:6.54mg
1.63%
Potassium:43.09mg
1.23%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.09%