Skinny Orange Margarita
This Skinny Orange Margarita is refreshing, delicious, and so inviting. Served over ice, it makes the BEST drink. Make one, two, or a pitcher. It’s sure to hit the spot!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
For 1 Skinny Orange Margaritas:
- 1 Lime wedge to rim the glass
- Tajin to rim the glass
- 3 tablespoon silver tequila
- 1 ½ key limes juiced (or 1 large lime)
- ½ medium orange juiced
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup or more for a sweeter margarita
- ice as desired
For a Pitcher:
- 4 lime wedges to rim the glass
- ½ cup Tajin to rim the glass
- 1 ¼ cup silver tequila
- 1 cup lime juice (about 5 medium limes)
- ½ cup orange juice (about 4 medium oranges)
- 2 tablespoon agave nectar (or more for a sweeter margarita)
Instructions
To Rim the Glass:
- Pour the Tajin onto a small plate.
- Rub the lime wedge around the edge of the top part of the glass.
- Dip the glass into the plate of Tajin. It will stick to the glass.
- Set it aside.
For One Skinny Orange Margarita:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and agave.
- Close the shaker with the lid.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Add ice to the rimmed glass.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Drink immediately.
For a Pitcher:
- Prepare the glasses as in Step 1.
- To a large pitcher, add the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and agave.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
- You can refrigerate up to 4 hours.
- Add ice to glasses.
- Serve and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Instead of Tajin, substitute with salt or sugar.
Pro Tip: Do not add ice to a pitcher. The ice cubes will melt and will water down your margarita.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1.3mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 24.2g