Name: Skinny Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces (1 shot, or 3 tablespoons) tequila; 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) lime juice; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly-squeezed orange juice; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) water; 2 teaspoons agave nectar; ice; (optional fruit purees: mango, watermelon, pineapple, berries, etc.); (optional garnishes and muddlers: fresh lime or other fruit slice, fresh mint sprig, coarse sea salt to rim the glasses)

Description

This skinny margarita recipe is lighter on calories, but bursting with fresh and delicious flavor.

Scale

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces (1 shot, or 3 tablespoons) tequila
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) lime juice
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly-squeezed orange juice
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) water
2 teaspoons agave nectar
ice
(optional fruit purees: mango, watermelon, pineapple, berries, etc.)
(optional garnishes and muddlers: fresh lime or other fruit slice, fresh mint sprig, coarse sea salt to rim the glasses)

Instructions

For a classic skinny margarita, add tequila, lime juice, agave, orange juice, and water to a cocktail shaker (or a glass), and shake (or whisk) for about 10 seconds to combine. Strain and serve over ice. Add a garnish or two if desired.
If using a fruit puree, reduce agave to 1 teaspoon, omit the water, and add in 3 tablespoons of the fruit puree. Shake/whisk to combine, then taste. If the mixture is too tart, add in an additional teaspoon of agave.