When you want a refreshing margarita without all the sugar. It’s a simple recipe created by someone near and dear to me who never measures, but these ingredients will get you there. – Kathy
Skinny Margarita
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 margaritas 1x
Description
When you want a refreshing margarita without all the sugar. It’s a simple recipe created by someone near and dear to me who never measures, but these ingredients will get you there.
Ingredients
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- 4.5 ounces Reposado or Anejo tequila
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (2 big limes)
- Big splash of water (up to 1/2 cup depending on tartness desired)
- 1 Tbsp raw Agave syrup
- 1 cup ice
- Light splash of Cointreau or Triple Sec (Optional)
- Margarita salt (Optional)
Instructions
- Combine the ice, lime juice, tequila, water, and agave into a cocktail shaker and shake until well combined (about 10 shakes).
- Taste and adjust if needed (usually a tad more water or agave).
- Divide among ice filled (and salt rimmed if desired) glasses or serve straight up in martini glass.
- Add an optional splash of Cointreau or Triple Sec and stir lightly, then garnish with lime wedges.
- Serve immediately. Cheers!
