Skinny Margarita
This Skinny Margarita is perfect when you’re craving that fresh mix of limes and tequila but trying to save on calories! Mix it up and serve it on the rocks in just 5 minutes!
Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with the Best Skinny Margarita Recipe that lets you save on calories so you can enjoy more chips and guac or another round of tacos! This low-calorie cocktail combines freshly squeezed juices with tequila and agave to create a light drink that doesn’t skimp on taste!
The Skinny Margarita Tasting Experience
This Skinny Margarita is the low-calorie drink you’ve been looking for!
Going to parties or gatherings doesn’t mean you and your commitment to a diet are left alone in the corner without a fun cocktail! Instead, this low-calorie Skinny Margarita puts a tasty drink in your hand to sip while you continue to socialize.
All while staying loyal to your healthy diet and lifestyle choices!
What Is A Skinny Margarita?
Skinny margaritas are a lower-calorie version of traditional Margaritas! Don’t worry, though; this lighter version still hits the spot yet doesn’t throw you off your summer diet!
To keep this cocktail low-calorie, the Cointreau or Triple Sec is traded out for fresh orange juice. This healthy swap eliminates about 80 calories!
I also add a little less tequila than a traditional margarita. Usually, they have about 1.5 ounces of tequila; however, I make this skinny marg with just 1 ounce.
Though if you feel the calories are worth it, you can make this skinny margarita stronger by using 2 ounces of tequila. This will add about 40 calories.
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice combine with tequila for a burst of crisp citrus flavor! The addition of honey or agave sweetens this skinny marg up while continuing to keep it a low-calorie cocktail!
Texture: Smooth with a fizzy finish from the optional club soda.
Ease: 3/10
Pros: Saving on calories without missing on fun!
Cons: Freshly squeezing the juices, but it’s SO worth the final flavor!
Would I Make This Again? Yes.
Skinny Margarita Ingredients
- Lime Wedge
- Coarse Salt
- Ice
- Tequila
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Agave Or Honey
- Club Soda
Easy Skinny Margarita Variations
Spice It Up – Grab some fresh jalapenos for a Skinny Spicy Margarita! Add a few slices of jalapeno into the shaker with ice and use a muddler to crush the pepper up to release more of its spice. Pour in the juices, tequila, and shake.
Sweeter Side – Add a splash of Simple Syrup to your margarita to give it a sweeter side! Just be cautious of your splash size if you’re watching your calories.
Frozen Margarita – For an icy, frozen marg, toss ice into a blender and pour in the orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and agave or honey if you’re using it. Blend and add ice until the margarita reaches your preferred icy consistency. Afterward, gently stir in club soda if you want the fizzy effect!
How To Make A Skinny Margarita Step-By-Step
1. Run a lime wedge around the edge of your glass and then roll the wet rim on a small plate with coarse salt.
2. Pour the tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, and agave or honey into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
3. Strain the Skinny Margarita from the cocktail shaker into the salted rim glass that’s filled halfway with fresh ice. Top with club soda if desired, and finish with optional garnishes.
How To Serve The Best Skinny Margaritas
- Fresh Juices – Freshly squeezed lime and orange juice will take this margarita over the top, giving it the best citrusy pop of flavor!
- Salted Rim – To enhance this cocktail’s sweet and sour aspects, you’ll definitely want to add salt to the rim of the glass!
- Garnishes – Margaritas are best enjoyed when they’re finished off with fun garnishes! Garnish margaritas with a spiraled orange peel, lime wedge, or slice.
- Ice Cold – If you love for your margs to be served ice cold! Chill your glasses, citrus, and liqueur to ensure they come out perfectly chilled. But I find usually shaking and serving over ice is enough.
Rebecca’s Tips
- If you want a stronger drink, this can be made with 2 ounces of tequila, adding about 40 calories.
- Agave can be omitted if you don’t require a sweetener, which will save you about 30 calories.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice and freshly squeezed lime juice are best when making this recipe.
- The addition of club soda keeps things interesting by giving it fizzy fun! Yes, club soda is calorie-free, so the fun doesn’t come at a cost!
- Choose a tequila that’s low in calories to keep this margarita as skinny as possible. We have really been loving Teremana, which was founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson; it’s smoother than many higher-end tequilas we’ve tried but at a budget-friendly price. Here are some low-calorie options to choose from:
- Pure agave tequila – 69 calories per ounce
- Silver or blanco tequila – 65 calories per ounce
- Reposado tequila – 69 calories per ounce
- Undecided on honey or agave? This largely comes down to personal preference and whether sweetness, flavor, or calories are more important to you. While both are healthier than refined sugar or simple syrup, honey is slightly higher in calories and carbs. The flavor of honey stands out a bit more, whereas agave is more neutral and a bit more authentic to a Margarita but less sweet.
Skinny Pitcher Margaritas
Make a large batch of skinny margaritas to have on hand when hosting friends and family! To do so, combine the following in a large pitcher or drink dispenser:
- 1.5 cups of tequila
- 2 cups of fresh lime juice
- 1 cup of fresh orange juice
- 2.5 tablespoons of agave nectar or honey (optional)
Stir to combine and store in the fridge to allow the drink mix to chill. Serve over ice and top each glass with club soda if desired.
What’s The Nutritional Information For This Skinny Margarita Recipe?
This skinny marg has just 156 calories, 15 grams of carbs, and 10 grams of sugar. Though if you don’t require sweetener in your margarita, you can skip the agave and save about 30 calories.
Keep in mind, this Skinny Margarita is not sugar-free. Though the tequila itself has zero sugar, there is sugar found in the freshly squeezed orange juice and agave.
More Low-Calorie Cocktail Recipes:
- Best Bloody Mary – Finished off with edible garnishes that are perfect for brunch!
- Pink Gin Spritz – Made with fresh strawberries, pink gin, prosecco, and lemon-lime soda!
- Gimlet Two Ways – A light, refreshing cocktail that’s made with 4 ingredients in only 5 minutes!
- Moscow Mule – Crushed ice combined with vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer!
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This recipe was originally published in April 2018 and was updated in May 2023 with fresh photos and content.
Skinny Margarita
Ingredients
- lime wedge for rim and garnish
- coarse salt
- ice
- 1½ ounces tequila see notes
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon agave or honey optional
- club soda optional
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge halfway around the edge and about 1 inch down the side of a glass and then dip in coarse salt.
- Fill the glass most of the way with ice.
- Add 1½ ounces tequila, 2 ounces fresh lime juice, 1 ounce fresh orange juice, and 1 teaspoon agave or honey to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Pour into the prepared glass and top off with club soda if desired.
Notes
- If you want a stronger drink, this can be made with 2 ounces of tequila, adding about 40 calories.
- Agave can be omitted if you don’t require sweetener, which will save you about 30 calories.
Nutrition
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Yum! I love using the fresh juices instead of a mix!
Now this is my kind of margarita! I really love the addition of Orange juice too!
Thank you for this fabulous recipe!