Staying on track with your goals while still enjoying life can be a balancing act at times. You don't want to completely derail your progress when a social event comes up, but you also don't want to miss out on life just to stay consistent with your nutrition goals. This is especially apparent with the holidays right around the corner. While it is perfectly acceptable to choose not to drink alcohol if you feel that is what's best for you, when consumed in moderation, you can still drink alcohol while trying to alter or maintain body composition.

This 115 calorie, 26 carb Blackberry Margarita is a great drink option that won't cause your calorie count to skyrocket after just 1 drink. You can make a large batch to serve at a party, or just make 1 or 2 to enjoy for yourself.

Ingredients:

For the Blackberry Syrup:

6 oz Blackberries

¼ cup Water

¼ cup Swerve Confectioners’ Sugar

½ Lemon (juiced)

Zest of ½ an Orange

For the Margarita:

1.5 oz Tequila of Choice

1 oz Lime Juice

1 oz Blackberry Syrup

Ice

Sugar or Salt (for rim, if using sugar update calories accordingly)

Directions:

For the Blackberry Syrup:

1. Combine blackberries + water in a bowl, muddle.

2. Add muddled blackberries + water, Swerve, lemon juice, and orange zest to a pan over medium heat.

3. Mix and stir frequently. Bring to a simmer for 5-10 minutes.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Strain syrup into a bowl (optional).

For the Margarita:

1. Combine tequila, lime juice, and blackberry syrup, shake or stir.

2. Pour over ice and enjoy.