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Skinny Margarita Recipe with Fresh Lime Juice

Close-up of a refreshing Skinny margarita cocktail served over crushed ice with a salted rim and a thick lime wheel garnish.
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Make a crisp, low-calorie margarita using fresh lime juice and real agave nectar for a refined Cinco de Mayo drink.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz high-quality tequila (blanco or reposado)
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz fresh orange juice (optional, for balance)
  • 0.5 oz agave nectar (adjust to taste)
  • Ice
  • Coarse salt or Tajin seasoning for rim
  • Lime wedge or jalapeño slice for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare your glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into a shallow plate of salt or Tajin seasoning.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange juice (if using), and agave nectar.
  3. Add ice: Fill the shaker two-thirds full with ice.
  4. Shake well: Close the shaker securely and shake hard for about 15 to 20 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
  5. Strain and serve: Fill your prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
  6. Garnish: Add a lime wedge or a thin slice of jalapeño to the glass for an aesthetic touch.

Notes

  • Adjust the agave nectar amount based on how tart you like your drink; start with less and add more if needed.
  • For an extra fresh flavor, muddle two thin slices of jalapeño in the shaker before adding ice and liquids.
  • Use a good quality tequila; since this recipe uses fewer mixers, the tequila flavor stands out.

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