This Skinny Margarita recipe uses fresh lime juice, orange juice, tequila, and agave nectar for a refreshing, low-calorie cocktail! Make one or an entire pitcher for the perfect drink for summer entertaining or a celebration like Cinco de Mayo.
Made with only 4 ingredients, this skinny margarita recipe is a low-calorie twist on my classic margarita recipe.
Now, don’t get me wrong — I love a good regular margarita. But during the warmer months of the year, I’m usually craving something lighter and a little more refreshing. That’s where this skinny margarita comes into play.
What Is the Difference between a Skinny Margarita and a Regular Margarita?
A skinny margarita is a low-calorie version of a regular margarita.
Instead of using orange liqueur like triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier, a skinny margarita uses fresh orange juice and a small amount of agave nectar.
The result is about 114 calories for a skinny margarita compared to about 256 calories for a classic margarita.
While there is technically less alcohol in this low-calorie version, I think it’s a great option for anyone who is trying to watch what they eat and limit their alcohol intake.
And did I mention the flavor is amazing?! It’s so refreshing and made with a natural sweetener; you just can’t go wrong.
How to Make Skinny Margaritas
- Add lime juice, orange juice, tequila and agave nectar to a glass or pitcher. Stir to combine.
- Pour the skinny margarita into a glass rimmed with salt and filled with ice. Garnish with a lime and orange wedge.
This recipe uses clear silver/blanco tequila. Whichever brand you buy, make sure it’s made from 100% agave.
Silver and Blanco Tequilas I Like
- Espolòn Blanco
- Olmeca Altos
- Casa Noble Crystal
- Patron Silver
- Casamigos Blanco
Skinny Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
For one skinny margarita
- kosher salt
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- ice cubes
- 1 ½ ounces fresh lime juice (about the juice from 1 ½ limes, or 3 tablespoons)
- 1 ounce fresh orange juice (about the juice of ½ medium orange, or 2 tablespoons)
- 1 ounce silver tequila (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
For a pitcher of skinny margaritas (5 drinks)
- kosher salt
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- ice cubes
- ¾ cup + 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about the juice from 7 ½ limes)
- ⅔ cup fresh orange juice (about the juice of 2 ½ medium oranges)
- ⅔ cup silver tequila
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons agave nectar
Instructions
- Pour kosher salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a 8-ounce glass and dip in salt. Fill the glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker (or pitcher), add lime juice, orange juice, tequila and agave nectar. Shake or stir to combine.
- Pour skinny margarita into prepared glass and garnish with a lime and orange wedge.
Notes
- Silver/blanco tequilas I recommend: Espolòn Blanco, Olmeca Altos, Casa Noble Crystal, Patron Silver, Casamigos Blanco.
- Substitute for agave nectar: Simple syrup or honey.
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