Light on calories and big on taste, this skinny margarita will make your taste buds dance. Cutting back doesn't mean sacrificing on the good stuff. Our skinny margarita has a zesty citrus punch with crisp tequila notes that balance perfectly with every meal.
How to Make a Skinny Margarita
The slimmest skinny margaritas consist of just tequila and lime juice, but we're not in the land of depriving our taste buds of flavor. This recipe adds a bit of tangy orange and agave for a sweeter spin on the quintessential classic.
Ingredients
- Lime wedge and salt for rim
- 1¾ ounces silver tequila
- 1¼ ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ ounce agave nectar
- Ice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- To prepare the rim, rub a rocks glass' rim with the lime wedge.
- With the salt on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the salt to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and agave nectar.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
There are many ways to make a flavored skinny margarita without adding sugar. Use freshly squeezed watermelon for a refreshing blend or sugar-free raspberry syrup for a berry flavor.
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7 Variations and Substitutions to Try
There's no standard or set recipe for the skinny margarita. Get creative and explore new flavors with these variations and substitutions.
- Skip the agave if you don't like any added sweetness.
- Use a small splash of simple syrup or honey instead of agave.
- Use orange liqueur in place of orange juice and agave.
- Use light agave nectar or create a lighter version yourself by mixing equal parts with water in a small saucepan over medium heat, until the agave and water have combined.
- Brighten up the margarita with a half-ounce or so of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- For a truly slim margarita, use just tequila, lime and orange juice.
- Top off the margarita with a splash of plain or lime club soda for a bubbly effect.
Simple Garnishes to Make a Big Splash
Match your skinny margarita to your mood with these simple garnishes.
- Skip the salt rim altogether or use a smaller portion of it if you don't want a salty flavor.
- Use a lime slice or wedge instead of the wheel.
- Add an orange wheel for extra citrus flavor to cut the sour tinge. Consider using a wheel, wedge, or slice.
- A lemon wedge, wheel, or slice adds a bright and tart citrus note.
- If you want a more subtle citrus touch, consider either a lime, lemon, or orange peel or twist.
- Any kind of dehydrated citrus wheel will give the margarita a striking edge.
Skinny Cocktails Aren't Synonymous With Sacrifice
From health concerns to eating a more balanced diet, there are a ton of reasons you might want to give a skinny margarita a try. But, we're not in the business of sacrificing on flavor, and our skinny margarita packs a big punch. In fact, this drink will lift you up instead of weigh you down.
