Skinny Margarita

For me, a skinny margarita is the ultimate margarita. Fresh orange juice replaces the orange liqueur, creating a lighter cocktail with a bright, tangy citrus flavor. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this refreshing cocktail comes together at home in only a few minutes.

Author: Jule’s Menu

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 Glass

Calories: 187 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 ½ fluid ounces - orange juice
1 ½ fluid ounces - lime juice
1 ½ fluid ounces - tequila blanco
2 teaspoons - agave syrup
ice cubes
Kosher salt or coarse sea salt
1 - lime

Instructions

Moisten the rim of the glass with a lime wedge, then gently dip it into salt, rotating the glass until the rim is evenly coated.
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, then add the tequila, orange juice, lime juice, and agave syrup. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
Fill the prepared glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a little lime zest, a fresh lime wheel, or a lime wedge, and serve immediately.

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