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Skinny Margarita Recipe

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This Skinny Margarita recipe is a lightened-up version of the classic cocktail, featuring fresh lime and orange juices with just a hint of sweetness from agave nectar. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, it offers a refreshing and lower-calorie margarita option, ideal for a quick drink or entertaining with a pitcher.

  • Author: Zara
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 margarita or 5 margaritas in a pitcher
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For One Skinny Margarita

  • Kosher salt & lime wedge, to rim the glass
  • 1 ½ ounces silver tequila (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 large or 1 ½ small limes)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (about ½ medium orange)
  • 1 teaspoon light agave nectar (add 2 teaspoons if you prefer a sweeter margarita)
  • Ice

For a Pitcher of Skinny Margaritas (5 Drinks)

  • 8 ounces silver tequila (1 cup)
  • 8 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (1 cup, from about 5 medium/large limes)
  • 4 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice (½ cup, from about 4 medium oranges)
  • 2 tablespoons light agave nectar or simple syrup (more if you prefer a sweeter margarita)

Instructions

  1. Rim the glass: Pour a thin layer of kosher salt onto a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the top edge of your glass to moisten it, then dip the glass into the salt so that it sticks, tapping all the way around. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
  2. Make a single or double drink: Fill a small cocktail shaker with ice. Add the silver tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, orange juice, and light agave nectar. Tightly close the shaker and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds to thoroughly chill and mix the ingredients.
  3. Serve: Strain the cocktail into the prepared rimmed glass over the ice. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing skinny margarita.
  4. Prepare a pitcher (for 5 drinks): In a pitcher, combine silver tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and agave nectar. Stir well to mix but do not add ice to the pitcher. Serve immediately by pouring into rimmed glasses filled with ice, or cover the pitcher with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust agave nectar according to your desired sweetness.
  • Use freshly squeezed citrus juices for the best flavor.
  • Do not add ice to the pitcher to avoid dilution; add ice when serving.
  • To rim the glass neatly, use kosher salt for best adherence and flavor.

Find it online: https://zaracooking.com/skinny-margarita-recipe/