Ginger-Mint Margarita Recipe with Truvia® Natural Sweetener
A delectable idea for a summer day. Conceived by Anthony Caporale, producer and host of Art of the Drink®. Ginger and mint give it a Southern swirl but with 63% fewer calories* and 0 grams of sugar* per serving. Makes 2 servings.
Serving size
3⁄4 cup (6 fl. oz.)
Calories
60 CaloriesIngredients
Ginger Simple Syrup with Truvia® Natural Sweetener
5 zero-calorie Truvia® Natural Sweetener Packets***
4 oz. water
10 slices fresh ginger, peeled
Ginger-Mint Margarita
11⁄2 oz. Ginger Simple Syrup with Truvia® Natural Sweetener*
11⁄2 oz. tequila
6 large mint leaves
Juice of 1 lime (drop in rind)
11⁄2 tsp orange zest (1 orange)
Directions
GINGER SIMPLE SYRUP WITH TRUVÍA® NATURAL SWEETENER
- 1.
In a small pot, add: 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp Truvia® Natural Sweetener, 4 oz. water,10 slices fresh ginger, peeled.
- 2.
Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 3.
Strain out ginger and allow to cool, keep refrigerated up to 1 day.
GINGER-MINT MARGARITA
- 4.
In a mixing glass, muddle: Ginger Simple Syrup with Truvia® Natural Sweetener, tequila, and mint leaves.
- 5.
Half-fill with ice, then add: juice of 1 lime (drop in rind) and orange zest.
- 6.
Shake until the tin is frosted, strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
GARNISH: LIME WEDGE
*This cocktail has 60 calories and 0 grams of sugar per serving compared to 160 calories and 26 grams of sugar per serving in the full-sugar version.
**Erythritol value may vary based on your choice of sweetener
