Keto Black Margarita with Activated Charcoal and Lime
A bold and refreshing keto black margarita made with activated charcoal, fresh lime, and zero sugar. Low in carbs, big on flavor, and perfect for parties or quiet nights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for syrup)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired, Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
For one drink:
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2 oz silver (blanco) tequila
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1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
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½ oz sugar-free simple syrup (see notes)
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⅛ tsp activated charcoal powder (food grade)
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Ice
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Salt + lime zest (for rimming the glass)
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Lime wedge (for garnish, optional)
Sugar-Free Simple Syrup:
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1 cup water
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1 cup allulose or monk fruit sweetener
Instructions
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Make sugar-free syrup: Heat water and sweetener in a small pan until fully dissolved. Cool and store in the fridge.
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Rim the glass: Rub a lime wedge around the glass rim, then dip into a mix of salt and lime zest.
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Mix the drink: In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, lime juice, syrup, and activated charcoal.
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Add ice and shake: Fill shaker with ice, shake hard for 15 seconds.
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Strain and serve: Pour into a glass filled with fresh ice.
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Garnish (optional): Add a lime wedge on the rim.
Notes
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Don’t use more than ⅛ tsp of charcoal per drink or it gets too dark and gritty.
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Keep tequila in the freezer for a colder drink.
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Sugar-free syrup can be stored for 2 weeks in the fridge.
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You can batch this in a pitcher for a group (see article).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110 Sugar: 0g Sodium: 3mg Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 1g Fiber: 0g Protein: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg