Hello friends! Breakout the salt, lime and tequila… tomorrow is National Margarita Day! That’s right. Every year on February 22nd, you can and should enjoy yourself a few sips of the Mexican cocktail classic.
As far as cocktails go, the margarita can pack a huge sugar and caloric punch. There are few things I hate more than sweet and sour (or other pre-made margarita) mixes. They have a disgusting amount of sugar and other mystery ingredients. Loving the idea of the tequila citrus, I went on a mission to create a healthier version of the beverage.
The Fed and Fit Skinny Margarita contains a few simple ingredients: silver tequila, lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar, and sparkling mineral water. That’s it! Simple, delicious, and guiltless.
Each serving contains about 140 calories. If you opt for a more tart and somewhat paleo-approved drink, leave out the agave nectar and save your self about 6 grams of sugar plus 27 calories.
Note: if you’re in a bar setting and looking for a guiltless cocktail, ask for a Patron Silver on the rocks with a BUNCH of lime wedges on the side. You can create your own tart version of the cocktail.
Cheers!
The Fed and Fit Skinny Margarita
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium sized limes, juiced
- 1 medium sized orange, juiced
- 2 shots of silver tequila (I prefer Puro Verde Organic Tequila or Patron)
- ½ cup sparkling mineral water (I used San Pellegrino)
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- kosher salt for rim if desired
Instructions
- If you like salt on your margarita, run a lime wedge around the glass and then dip it in a bowl containing sea salt.
- Fill two glasses with ice and set aside.
- Stir all ingredients together until the agave nectar dissolves. Add more or less of the agave depending on your taste.
- Pour over ice and enjoy!
Wow! This looks beautiful!
With the posting of this recipe, you are officially my new best friend! 🙂
Cheers to that 😉