Skinny Margarita Recipe

This Skinny Margarita recipe uses fresh lime juice, orange juice, tequila, and agave nectar for a refreshing, low-calorie cocktail! Make one or an entire pitcher for the perfect drink for summer entertaining or a celebration like Cinco de Mayo.

Made with only 4 ingredients, this skinny margarita recipe is a low-calorie twist on my classic margarita recipe.

Now, don’t get me wrong — I love a good regular margarita. But during the warmer months of the year, I’m usually craving something lighter and a little more refreshing. That’s where this skinny margarita comes into play.

What Is the Difference between a Skinny Margarita and a Regular Margarita?

A skinny margarita is a low-calorie version of a regular margarita.

Instead of using orange liqueur like triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier, a skinny margarita uses fresh orange juice and a small amount of agave nectar.

The result is about 114 calories for a skinny margarita compared to about 256 calories for a classic margarita.

While there is technically less alcohol in this low-calorie version, I think it’s a great option for anyone who is trying to watch what they eat and limit their alcohol intake.

And did I mention the flavor is amazing?! It’s so refreshing and made with a natural sweetener; you just can’t go wrong.

How to Make Skinny Margaritas

1. Add lime juice, orange juice, tequila and agave nectar to a glass or pitcher. Stir to combine.
2. Pour the skinny margarita into a glass rimmed with salt and filled with ice. Garnish with a lime and orange wedge.

This recipe uses clear silver/blanco tequila. Whichever brand you buy, make sure it’s made from 100% agave.

Silver and Blanco Tequilas I Like

• Espolòn Blanco
• Olmeca Altos
• Casa Noble Crystal
• Patron Silver
• Casamigos Blanco

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Skinny Margarita Recipe

By: Isabel Orozco-Moore

This Skinny Margarita recipe uses fresh lime juice, orange juice, tequila, and agave nectar for a refreshing, low-calorie cocktail!

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Total: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 drink

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Ingredients 

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For one skinny margarita

• ▢ kosher salt
• ▢ 1 lime, cut into wedges
• ▢ ice cubes
• ▢ 1 ½ ounces fresh lime juice (about the juice from 1 ½ limes, or 3 tablespoons)
• ▢ 1 ounce fresh orange juice (about the juice of ½ medium orange, or 2 tablespoons)
• ▢ 1 ounce silver tequila (about 2 tablespoons)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon agave nectar

For a pitcher of skinny margaritas (5 drinks)

• ▢ kosher salt
• ▢ 1 lime, cut into wedges
• ▢ ice cubes
• ▢ ¾ cup + 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about the juice from 7 ½ limes)
• ▢ ⅔ cup fresh orange juice (about the juice of 2 ½ medium oranges)
• ▢ ⅔ cup silver tequila
• ▢ 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons agave nectar

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Instructions 

• Pour kosher salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a 8-ounce glass and dip in salt. Fill the glass with ice.
• In a cocktail shaker (or pitcher), add lime juice, orange juice, tequila and agave nectar. Shake or stir to combine.
• Pour skinny margarita into prepared glass and garnish with a lime and orange wedge.
  

Notes

• Silver/blanco tequilas I recommend: Espolòn Blanco, Olmeca Altos, Casa Noble Crystal, Patron Silver, Casamigos Blanco.
• Substitute for agave nectar: Simple syrup or honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 31.4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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