Name: Skinny Margaritas
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 Serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 ounces Silver tequila; 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice; 0.5 cup Italian soda; 1 tsp Light agave nectar; 0.333 cup Club soda or sparkling water; Kosher salt or coarsely ground sea salt; Lime wedge

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Skinny Margaritas

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Instructions

First, start by pouring salt onto a small plate that is slightly larger than the top of your glass.

Next, take a small piece of lime and rub the wet edge along half of the rim of your glass.

Then dip the top of the glass into the salt at a 45-degree angle and gently roll it from side to side to ensure the salt sticks.

Next, add ice cubes to your glass and set it aside.

Then in a separate cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine silver tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, Italian soda, sparkling water, and light agave nectar.

Now, put on the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.

Finally, strain the liquid into your glass and garnish with a slice of lime or lime wedge.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Freeze Your Glassware 🧊
Place margarita glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving to keep drinks colder longer and prevent rapid dilution from melting ice.
Salt Rim Technique 🧂
Wet the rim with fresh lime juice first, then dip into salt at a 45-degree angle for even coating that adheres perfectly without clumping or over-salting.
Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed lime juice within 2 hours of squeezing for maximum acidity and flavor; bottled juice lacks the brightness essential to a premium margarita.
Ice Quality Matters ❄️
Use large, clear ice cubes instead of small ice to minimize dilution while shaking; they melt slower and keep your drink balanced longer.
Agave Dissolution Hack 🍯
Warm the agave nectar slightly or mix it with a small amount of warm water before adding to your shaker so it dissolves smoothly without clouding the drink.