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Grab your jigger and let's get measuring up to make this simple skinny Mezcal Margarita recipe real fast.
Low Calorie Mezcal Margarita
A distant cousin to tequila (as I like to call it), Mezcal is rich, smoky, and an easy way to switch up your craving for a skinny Margarita -a go-to cocktail of mine.
I'm always in the mood for a good Mezcalita or Orange Mezalita, but my girlfriends prefer them skinny, so I shake up this low-calorie Mezcal Margarita that always hits the spot with under 90 calories per cocktail!
Ingredients
The star of this cocktail is mezcal, so use your favorite brand. Then, you'll need freshly squeezed lime juice, orange juice (to keep sugars low, opt for a light orange juice), and a zero-calorie sweetener or Stevia (or even sugar-free cocktail syrup).
How to Make a Skinny Mezcal Margarita
- Rim the glass first, if salted rims are your thing.
- Shake all your ingredients in the cocktail shaker until the sides of the glass are frosted.
- Pour over ice into your prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wedge, orange slices, mint sprigs or jalapeño slices to complement the Mezcal's smokiness!
What to Serve with Skinny Mezcal Margaritas
Feeling snacky? Grab your chips and some fresh Pico de Gallo, and get on sipping! Hungry? Make these quick rotisserie chicken tacos and your night "in" just got better!
Skinny Mezcal Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Mezcal
- 1 ounce lime juice, about 1 lime
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1 packet Stevia or 2 teaspoons of zero-calorie sweetener or 2 teaspoon sugar-free cocktail syrup
- Salt, optional for rimming
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.
Make the marg:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the mezcal, lime juice, and orange juice. Add one Stevia packet or 2 teaspoons of zero-sugar cocktail syrup and shake well until the sides are fully frosted.
Serve:
- Pour the contents of the shaker into the prepared glass and garish with a wedge of lime. Enjoy!
Prue says
This skinny mezcal margarita is amazing! The balance of flavors is perfect, and I love how refreshing it is. Definitely my new go-to cocktail recipe—thank you!
Halle says
This skinny mezcal margarita recipe is perfect! Super delicious with a perfect flavor balance!
Narissa says
You explain the difference in cocktails so well! I started making your drinks a little after you started on your site and I’m honestly so invested!
Toni says
A skinny mezcal margarita??? Omg it was so good!! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Sandy says
This was a hit at happy hour this evening! Tasted amazing and I loved to be able to serve up a skinny version!