Skinny Margaritas
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Skinny Margaritas
Description
This cocktail recipe mixes tequila with diverse citrus juices such as orange, blood orange, tangerine, satsuma, or grapefruit to offer variety in flavor while maintaining a fresh and tangy character. Lime juice adds acidity typical of margaritas, and agave nectar is used sparingly to introduce gentle sweetness without overpowering the citrus.
The drink is shaken with ice to chill and dilute slightly, then strained into salt-rimmed glasses and topped with a splash of sparkling water. The sparkling water adds light effervescence and dilutes the intensity without adding more sugar, resulting in a crisp and lively beverage.
Rimming glasses with salt enhances the cocktail’s flavor contrast and makes it suitable for casual or festive occasions. The flexibility to switch sparkling water flavors offers customization for different taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces tequila
- 5 ounces citrus juice orange, blood orange, tangerine, satsuma, grapefruit, freshly squeezed
- 3 ounces lime juice
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- sparkling water splash
Instructions
- Run a wedge of lime across the top of 2 cocktail glasses. Once damp, coat the rim in salt.
- Add all the ingredients except the sparkling water into a cocktail shaker with a few cubes of ice. Shake for 30 seconds until chilled and then strain the margaritas into serving glasses with new ice. Top with a splash of sparkling water in each glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Experiment with different flavored sparkling waters to create unique margarita variations.
- Serve immediately after preparation to maintain carbonation and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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