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 ❄️
Pre-chill your margarita glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving to keep your drink colder longer and prevent dilution from melting ice.
Fresh-Squeezed Lime is Non-Negotiable 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed lime juice rather than bottled; the bright acidity is crucial for a skinny margarita's signature tang and cannot be replicated with preserved juices.
Salt Rim Application Technique 🧂
Wet only the outer rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip into salt at a 45-degree angle, coating just the outside edge to prevent salt from overwhelming each sip.
Proper Shake Duration Matters 🥃
Shake vigorously for a full 10-15 seconds with plenty of ice to properly chill and dilute the drink slightly, which balances the tequila's intensity and enhances the citrus flavors.
Agave Nectar Dissolution Secret 🍯
Dissolve light agave nectar in a small amount of warm water before adding to the shaker, ensuring it mixes evenly throughout instead of settling at the bottom of your drink.