What is a skinny margarita made of?

A skinny margarita is made of high-quality tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar. Some recipes also have orange juice.

Why is it called skinny margarita?

The reason it's called a skinny margarita is that there is less or no processed sugar. Most recipes are made without orange liqueur, which adds sugar.

How do you order a skinny margarita at a bar?

Most bars recognize the term skinny margarita, so you can simply just order a skinny margarita.

Best Skinny Margarita Recipe (refined-sugar free!)

Name: Skinny Margarita Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup honey (or agave nectar)*; 16-oz. fresh lime juice (~2 cups); 16-oz. high-quality tequila (~2 cups); 8-oz. honey simple syrup (entire recipe from above) (~1 cup); 6 cups ice; 2-oz. fresh lime juice; 2-oz. high-quality tequila; 1-oz. honey simple syrup; optional: splash of orange juice

Ingredients

Honey Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1 cup honey (or agave nectar)*

Pitcher Margaritas

16-oz. fresh lime juice (~2 cups)
16-oz. high-quality tequila (~2 cups)
8-oz. honey simple syrup (entire recipe from above) (~1 cup)
6 cups ice

Single-Serve Margarita

2-oz. fresh lime juice
2-oz. high-quality tequila
1-oz. honey simple syrup
optional: splash of orange juice

Instructions

First prepare the honey simple syrup and add the water and honey to a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes (stirring periodically). Remove from heat and let cool.
For a pitcher of margaritas, fill a large pitcher with around 6 cups of ice. Then, place 16 fl. oz lime juice, 16 fl. oz. tequila, and 8 fl. oz. of honey simple syrup into a pitcher. Use a long wooden spoon to mix to combine. Serve over ice with fresh lime slices and a salty rim.
For a single-serve margarita, place a handful of ice into a cocktail shaker. Then, add 2 fl. oz. lime juice, 2 fl. oz. tequila, and 1 fl. oz. honey simple syrup. Place the top on and shake to combine. Serve over ice with limes and a salty rim.

Tips & Notes

Honey: option to swap the honey for agave nectar. Both are great choices for this skinny margarita.

Watch It

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/10 Calories: 220 Sugar: 29 Fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 33 Fiber: 1 Protein: 0

Author: Lee FunkeCategory: DrinkMethod: No BakeCuisine: MexicanDiet: Gluten Free

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