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If you enjoy a good Classic Margarita, you'll love this low-calorie version with no syrup or added sugars, delivering a delicious, sip-worthy cocktail.
Low-Calorie Margarita Recipe
When I am at the bar with girlfriends and want to watch my calories, my go-to order is a Skinny Margarita; but when I'm home, and I don't have orange juice to make it, this version is lower in calories than the classic Margarita (190 cal vs. 250 cal) or a margarita recipe made from a mix, but just as delicious and refreshing!
Ingredients
You'll make this cocktail with tequila, triple sec or Cointreau, and lime juice (freshly squeezed is best). Optionally, for rimming, you can use salt or Stevia.
How to Make a Low-Calorie Margarita
- Prep the glass first if you love a salty rim, so it's ready for your cocktail.
- Shake the margarita ingredients with plenty of ice until the sides of the shaker are nice and frosted.
- Serve with fresh ice and garnish with lime wedges. Sip!
More Guilt-Free Cocktail Recipes
To enjoy sipping with no guilt, check out this Frozen Skinny Margarita, this Sugar-Free Margarita, this Skinny Margarita Pitcher, and this Skinny Paloma Cocktail.
Epic Low-Calorie Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces tequila
- 1 /2 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
- ¾ ounce fresh lime juice, about 1 lime
- Salt for rimming, optional
Instructions
Prep:
- If you enjoy a salted glass, prep the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim. Dip in tequila salt, and set aside.
Mix:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, triple sec or Cointreau, and lime juice. Shake until the sides are fully frosted.
Serve:
- Pour into the prepared glass and garnish with a wedge of lime.
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