Are you looking for a lighter version of your favorite margarita? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with this skinny margarita recipe that’s just as delicious as the original, but with half the calories. As a cooking journalist and recipe expert, I’m excited to share this easy-to-make cocktail with you. Let’s get started!
Contents
Key Ingredients:
- Fresh limes
- Oranges
- Silver tequila (we recommend Don Julio Blanco)
- Agave syrup
- Coarse salt
Why we’re using them: Fresh citrus juices and agave syrup add natural sweetness and flavor to this cocktail, while silver tequila keeps it light and refreshing. The coarse salt on the rim of the glass adds a savory contrast that takes this drink to the next level.
How to Make a Skinny Margarita:
- Prepare your glass by cutting a lime wedge and rubbing it around the rim. Dip the rim into a plate of coarse salt to create a salted rim.
- Squeeze 2 ounces of fresh lime juice and 1 ounce of fresh orange juice.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add 2 ounces of silver tequila, the freshly squeezed juices, and a squeeze of agave syrup (about 1 teaspoon).
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Fill your glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!
Storage Information: This cocktail is best enjoyed immediately, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Tips and Tricks:
- Use fresh citrus juices for the best flavor.
- Don’t overdo it on the agave syrup – a little goes a long way.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar with a lid.
- To make a pitcher of skinny margaritas, multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need and stir well.
Recommended Equipment:
- Cocktail shaker
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring jigger
- Glassware
Skinny Margarita Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
Are you looking for a lighter version of your favorite margarita? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with this skinny margarita recipe that’s just as delicious as the original !
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- Ice
- Coarse salt (optional)
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your glass. If you like a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it into a plate of coarse salt. Set the glass aside.
- Next, add ice to your cocktail shaker. Pour in the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and agave nectar. Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass. If you like, you can add a few ice cubes to the glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar with a lid.
- For a spicier margarita, try adding a slice of jalapeno to the shaker.
- If you prefer a sweeter margarita, you can add more agave nectar to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: skinny margarita low-calorie cocktail fresh margarita tequila cocktail Mexican drink healthy cocktail