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Skinny Margarita

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 1 serving
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This skinny margarita recipe is lightened up with fresh orange juice and always tastes so delicious!

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila blanco
  • 1 1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
  • ice
  • lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  • Salt the rim (optional). Run a lime wedge (the juicy part) around the top rim of your serving glass. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with salt and/or Tajín, then dip the rim until it is covered with your desired amount of salt. Set aside.
  • Make the margarita mix. Add tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Shake or stir vigorously for about 10 seconds to chill. Give the mix a quick taste and stir in your desired amount of agave if you would like a sweeter drink.
  • Serve. Fill the prepared serving glass with ice. Strain in the margarita mix, garnish with a lime slice, serve and enjoy. Cheers!

Additional Info

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

 

 

Posted By Ali

On May 28, 2014

& Updated Jun 05, 2025

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Hi, I'm Ali Martin! I created this site in 2009 to celebrate good food and gathering around the table. I live in Kansas City with my husband and two young boys and love creating simple, reliable, delicious recipes that anyone can make!

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41 Comments

  1. Deborah says:

    Loved it!!!  I added more water (approximately 1 1/2 oz total).  

    Reply
    1. Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven says:

      Thanks Deborah, we’re glad to hear that! :)

  2. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says:

    Ali, what a beautiful tray! I love these colorful margaritas! And your pictures are gorgeous. ;-)

    I just listened to you on the Chopped Podcast and I loved it. Thanks so much for that interview!

    Reply
    1. Ali says:

      Thank you so much Olivia! Glad you enjoyed the podcast too, thanks for listening! : )

  3. Abby says:

    Made a couple classic skinny margaritas last night for my husband and I and they were delicious! Sooooo good! Two (or 4?) thumbs up from us. :)

    Reply
    1. Ali says:

      Thanks Abby, so glad you and your husband liked them!

  4. Savita @ ChefDeHome says:

    Everything looks so pretty! Ali, your clicks  are piece of an art! Wherever I look, it so vibrant and beautiful! Kudos! PS: Love these Skinny margaritas! Pinned, of course!

    Reply
    1. Ali says:

      Thanks so much Savita!

  5. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says:

    I love that you can made this margarita skinny! I am a major fan but am always worried about the amount of calories in it. This looks fantastic!

    Reply
    1. Ali says:

      Thanks Shelby, hope you enjoy it!

  6. Celeste @The Whole Serving says:

    Everything is so beautiful, I had to Pin.
    Thanks for an awesome post.

    Reply
    1. Ali says:

      Thank you Celeste!

  7. The Kentucky Gent says:

    These sound delicious, and just gave me the idea of teaming up with another blogger for a similar food post. Thanks for the idea ;) 

    Josh – The Kentucky Gent
    https://thekentuckygent.com

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  8. Liz Fourez says:

    Every girl needs a good skinny margarita recipe! Thanks, Ali!

    Reply
  9. Alyssa {Cake, Crust, and Sugar Dust} says:

    I need a watermelon skinny margarita…NOW! Pinning for a sunny day :)

    Reply
  10. ami@naivecookcooks says:

    That tray!! I love these colorful margaritas!

    Reply