Light, refreshing, and full of citrusy flavor—these Skinny Margaritas are the perfect guilt-free cocktail! Made with fresh lime juice, tequila, and a touch of agave to sweeten, they’re low in calories but high in taste. Perfect for summer sipping, taco nights, or any festive occasion! 

 

Margaritas are one of my all time favorite cocktails.  A night with friends eating chips and salsa with a Classic Margarita is right up there with my perfect night.  A margarita can be a little heavy and full of calories though, so sometimes you want to lighten it up.  This Skinny Margarita is the perfect option.  It has about half the calories, so you have zero guilt enjoying one.  Or two.

What You’ll Need

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• Lime Juice – fresh squeezed is the best!
• Tequila – I like to use white or blanco
• Orange Juice
• Agave

The exact ratio of these ingredients is kind of up to you.  You want to start with more lime juice than orange juice, since margaritas are mainly lime flavored.  Then you add in the tequila and kind of taste test to get the perfect amount of agave.  I start with just a little and adjust up to make sure I get it right and it isn’t overly sweet. 

How to Make Skinny Margaritas

These could not be simpler to make!  

1. Mix together lime juice, orange juice, tequila and a little bit agave together in a shake or a pitcher.  
2. Once it is well blended pour over ice.  
3. Taste and adjust if you need more sweetener

Recipe Tips & Suggestions

• Fresh Juice. When making this skinny margarita recipe use freshly squeezed juice.  It makes all the difference from an ok drink to a delicious and refreshing drink.  It only takes a couple limes and 1 orange, so it isn’t that much work! 
• Tequila. Use tequila that is labeled 100% agave tequila white, silver or blanco.  It is lighter in flavor and will lead to a tastier drink.  
• Salt. Salting the rim is optional, but super easy if you want to!  Run a wedge of lime around the rim of a class, and then dip the edge in salt so it sticks.  Then fill with ice before adding the margarita.
• Flavor Twist. Mix up the flavor by adding a splash of fruit juice, or sliced jalapenos if you like it spicy!  It is very easy to mix up and make different versions. 

Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, taco Tuesday or just sitting on the deck on a hot summer day, this Skinny Margarita is perfect for sipping on.  And because it has about half the calories of a traditional margarita you don’t even have to feel guilty.  

More Margarita Recipes

• Blue Margaritas
• Pineapple Margaritas
• Blueberry Margaritas
• Beer Margarita
• Skinny Blackberry Margarita

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