Skinny Margarita
A lighter margarita made with fresh lime and agave nectar instead of sugary mixers.
Base
tequila
Glassware
Rocks glass
Flavor Profile
sourrefreshing
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (blanco)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- Salt for rimming (optional)
Instructions
- 1Rim a rocks glass with salt and fill with ice.
- 2Shake tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup with ice.
- 3Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Origin & Story
United States, 2000s–2010s
Popularized as a lower-calorie alternative during the wellness-conscious 2010s, it strips out triple sec and added sugar in favor of tequila, fresh lime, and a touch of agave.
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