Margarita cocktail sweetener
The Margarita cocktail sweetener is a flavored syrup or sugar-based mixture designed to balance the tartness of lime juice in a classic margarita. It typically contains sugar, water, and sometimes additional flavorings like citrus or vanilla, and is a staple ingredient in bars and home mixology. Originating alongside the popularization of the margarita in the mid-20th century, it is now a common commercial or homemade product.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sweetener is very high in carbohydrates, almost exclusively from sugars, and provides no significant protein, fat, or fiber. A typical serving contains roughly 50-60 calories, derived entirely from simple sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 55 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Sugars | 14 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Per 1 fluid ounce (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the 'sweet' component in the classic sweet-sour-spirit balance of cocktail craft, and its use has evolved with trends toward pre-made mixes and craft syrups. Nutritionally, it is a concentrated source of empty calories with no micronutrient benefits.
