Review: Baja Bob's Sugar-Free Margarita Mix

If you can’t stand to have Mexican food without a margarita, you’ve probably already noticed just how sugary the regular margarita mixes are. Almost all the major brands have 20+ carbs in a 4-ounce serving. (And who stops at one 4-ounce serving?!)

Lucky for us margarita-lovers, there are now some surprisingly tasty sugar-free options on the market.

Baja Bob’s Margarita Mixes are sugar-free, carb-free alternatives to the sugary stuff. They’re available in powdered form or pre-mixed, with a variety of flavor options in each.

I tried the powdered version of the original margarita mix. I followed the directions, stirring one packet into a 2-quart pitcher of cold water. It was easy to mix — the powder dissolved quickly in cold water.

This mixture can then be combined with ice and tequila to make margaritas, either frozen or on the rocks. I first tried a margarita on the rocks, using their recommended ratio of 3 parts mixture to 1 part tequila.

The flavor is good. Since it’s made with Splenda, it doesn’t have that aspartame aftertaste. It didn’t taste sugar-free to me at all… but then again, I only drink diet drinks, so I may not be the best judge. Still, it seems like a drink regular folks (i.e., non-low-carbers) would like too. My test subject (aka my husband) preferred the frozen version, so you might try hauling out the blender if the on-the-rocks version doesn’t hit the spot.

My only complaint is that the flavor is a little on the tangy side. If it’s too tangy for you, too, try mixing 2 parts of the prepared mix with 1 part Diet 7-Up and 1 part tequila to give it a toned-down flavor (keep in mind, though, that this only works for the on-the-rocks version… carbonated beverages and blenders don’t mix!). Or try one of the other recipes on Baja Bob’s website. There are 10 variations for the margarita mix alone — plenty of things to try if you get bored!

The powder packets are a great deal (about $0.31 per 4-oz. serving, compared to $0.70 per serving for the pre-mixed bottles). Plus their small size makes them cheaper to ship and easier to store til you need them. Once you mix them up in your handy-dandy pitcher (or an empty 2 Liter bottle, in a pinch), they’re just as convenient as the pre-mixed bottles. Either option is great for parties or to have on hand, pre-mixed, for an easy after-work drink. (If you needing a going-out option, they also have single-size mixes, but they appear to have limited availability.)

I give Baja Bob’s Margarita Mix a big thumbs up. Thanks, Bob, for making low-carb Mexican night a little more fun!