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Mardi Gras Blackberry Basil Margarita

Published February 10, 2018
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Two glasses of a dark red mardi gras margarita with ice, garnished with a lime slice, mint leaves, and a salted rim, are placed on a wooden board. Nearby are fresh and sliced limes, basil leaves, and frozen blackberries, on a gray textured surface. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published February 10, 2018
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This fresh and fruity cocktail is perfect for your Mardi Gras party – or any time you’re looking to treat yourself. Made with muddled blackberries and aromatic basil, this refreshing drink can be made with sugar or Stevia In The Raw to reduce the calories even further.

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh or thawed frozen blackberries, plus more for garnish
3 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
2 ounces (57 grams) blanco tequila
1/2 ounce (14 grams) fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons (10 ml) sugar (or 1 packet Stevia In The Raw)
Ice cubes
1 lime wedge
Coarse salt

Directions

In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries and basil with tequila until berries are completely broken down. Add lime juice and sugar (or Stevia In The Raw), fill halfway with ice and shake well.

Run lime wedge around rim of a glass and coat rim with salt. Pour margarita into glass and, if desired, garnish with blackberries and a basil sprig.

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Serves: 1 | Serving size: 1 cocktail

With sugar:
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 170; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 1g

With Stevia In the Raw:

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 170; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 1g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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