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Light in calories and rich in flavor, this skinny cranberry margarita will become your go-to for holiday happy hour!

Bright, tangy, and naturally sweetened, this skinny cranberry Margarita recipe only has 140 calories and it's delish.

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Healthier Skinny Cranberry Margarita

My favorite way to ring in the holiday season when I'm trying to keep sugar low is by sipping on something equally festive and delicious. With 142 calories (96 less than a Classic Margarita), this skinny cranberry margarita always saves the day!

Just like this epic Skinny Christmas Margarita recipe, this cocktail infuses the flavors you love from the season without the sugary overload. It's light, tart, and sweetened without any added sugars for a low-calorie festive sip!

Ingredients

For this cocktail, you'll need cranberry juice (be sure to use juice and not bottled concentrate), tequila, triple sec or Cointreau, lime juice (freshly squeezed is best), and sparkling water or Topo Chico to add height and a nice bubbly fizz.

How to Make a Skinny Cranberry Margarita

Prep the glass first if you enjoy a sugared rim.
Shake the ingredients in the cocktail shaker, except the sparkling water. It's ready to enjoy when the sides are frosted.
Top with sparkling water and garnish with lime wedges, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!

More Skinny Margaritas

If skinny Margaritas are your happy hour go-to, you'll love my guilt-free skinny Margarita, this skinny blackberry Margarita, or this skinny Mezcal Margarita for a smoky twist!

Skinny Cranberry Margarita (140 cal)

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Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Light in calories and rich in flavor, this skinny cranberry margarita will become your go-to for holiday happy hour!

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Ingredients

2 ounces cranberry juice
1 ounce tequila
½ ounce triple sec or Cointreau
1 ounce lime juice
Sparkling water, to top off
Cinnamon sugar, for rimming
Cinnamon sticks, cranberries, lime wedges , for garnish

Instructions

Prep:

If you enjoy a sugared glass, prep the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim. Dip in cinnamon sugar, and set aside.

Make the marg:

Add the cranberry juice, triple sec or Cointreau, lime juice, and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until the sides are fully frosted.

Serve:

Fill your prepared glass with ice. Strain the shaken mixture directly into the glass. Top off with sparkling water to the rim.
Garish with lime wedges, cranberries, or cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!