Skinny Margarita
All the bright, citrusy punch of a classic margarita — tequila, fresh lime, and a touch of agave — with none of the sugary mix.
Ingredients
- ½ tspkosher salt(for the rim)
- 1 largelime(1 wedge for rim, rest juiced (about 1 oz))
- 2 ozblanco tequila(100% agave)
- 1 ozfresh lime juice(from about 1 large lime)
- ½ ozfresh orange juice
- ½ oztriple sec
- ½ tspagave nectar
- 1 cupice
Method
- 01
Pour the ½ tsp kosher salt onto a small flat plate and spread it into an even layer.
- 02
Run a lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks glass, then press and rotate the rim into the salt to coat it evenly. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- 03
Combine the 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, ½ oz fresh orange juice, ½ oz triple sec, and ½ tsp agave nectar in a cocktail shaker.
- 04
Fill the shaker with ice, seal it, and shake hard for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
- 05
Strain into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice and serve immediately with a lime wedge.
Adapted from public domain & community sources