Love the bright, tangy kick of a margarita but trying to keep the calories in check? A standard 4 oz margarita can run 200–300 kcal, and the oversized 16 oz, sugar-loaded versions at chain restaurants can climb to 400–500 kcal, roughly the same as a slice of rich cheesecake.
Our skinny margarita recipe brings the calories down to around 150 kcal, without sacrificing flavor. It fits right in with today's health-conscious drinking culture, and lets the tequila and fresh lime shine even more. Here's how to make it at home in minutes.
Prep Time: 5 min | Servings: 1
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Ingredients
- Blanco tequila (2 oz / 60 ml): Go with a 100% agave bottle. It brings the herbal, citrusy, peppery base notes and pairs cleanly with fresh lime.
- Fresh lime juice (1 oz / 30 ml): It delivers the tartness and fruity brightness that give a margarita its signature kick, while balancing the bite of the tequila.
- Fresh orange juice (1 oz / 30 ml): A lighter stand-in for triple sec. It adds a clean citrus note along with just enough natural sweetness.
- Salt and a lime wedge (optional): Classic margarita garnishes. Totally your call whether to use them.
Tools Needed
- Shaker: Combines all your ingredients while chilling and diluting the cocktail to the right balance.
- Jigger: Measures each pour accurately so the flavor stays consistent every time you make it.
- Strainer: Keeps ice and any solid bits out of the finished drink for a clean, smooth result.
Steps
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim in salt. Set aside.
- Measure out all ingredients with a jigger and add them to your shaker.
- Fill the shaker about 2/3 full with ice cubes.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into your prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
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