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Skinny Margarita Recipe (5 Minutes!) - Wholesome Yum

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I’m in love with this easy skinny margarita recipe! It’s sweet, it’s tangy, it tastes just like a regular margarita (without all the calories and sugar), and it even fits the requirements for a low carb keto margarita. Plus, it only takes 5 minutes to make (just like my pina colada recipe) — can’t get any better than that! 
I served these margs (with a slice of my&nbsp;keto tres leches cake) to some friends and they didn’t even know that they were healthy or sugar free! They agreed with me that these are the best skinny margarita version they’ve ever had. Trust me, you won’t be able to have just one, so be sure to make this homemade drink the next day to replenish those electrolytes.
This section explains how to choose the best skinny margarita ingredients, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Most skinny margarita mix options are still loaded with sugar (from both triple sec and added sugar), though less so than regular versions. This one is sugar-free, using the following ingredients to make it truly “skinny”:
VARIATION: Make it with sugar-free simple syrup!
Instead of powdered Besti, Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Simple Syrup makes a perfect sweetener for skinny cocktails! You’ll need about 2-3 tablespoons per drink.
This section shows how to make a keto margarita, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Blend the ingredients. Combine tequila, lime juice, orange extract, Besti, and ice cubes in a powerful blender, and blend. Use more ice if needed to make four 1 cup margaritas (32 fl oz total).
TIP: Use the ice crush setting on your blender.
If you don’t have one, you can use any setting that is powerful enough to get through the ice. Blend until a slushy texture forms.
Salt the rim. Run a slice of lime around the rim of each margarita glass (I used these glasses for a classic look!). Dip the rim into a plate or shallow bowl covered in sea salt.
Serve. Pour the frozen skinny margaritas into the glasses. Don’t forget to garnish with slices of lime!
TIP: Blender not powerful enough?
A keto margarita on the rocks is a good option if you blender is not powerful enough to crush ice.
I like my margs frozen, so that is how this skinny margarita recipe is written.&nbsp;If you like it on the rocks, you can definitely do that, too:
Salt the rim. Swipe the rim of your glass with a slice of lime and dip in sea salt.
Add ice to the glasses. Place ice cubes directly into the glass, or into a large pitcher if you want to make a larger batch.
Combine remaining ingredients. Blend the lime juice, Besti, and orange extract in a blender, or simply stir in a glass or pitcher. It will be pretty concentrated this way, so you’ll need to add a few tablespoons of cold water, to taste.
Serve. Pour the skinny margarita mix over the ice and garnish with limes.
Tip: Use a cocktail shaker if you have one.
If you have a cocktail shaker, that’s even better! Divide the recipe by 4 to make a single serving, then just shake all the ingredients in the shaker with ice.
MAKE AHEAD: Make skinny margarita mix for later!
Simply blend together the lime juice, orange extract, and powdered Besti from the recipe below. Omit the tequila and ice until right before serving.
To use, blend the skinny margarita mix with tequila and ice. For an individual serving, you’ll need 1.5 tablespoons of mix, 1.5 ounces tequila, and 1 1/4 cups of ice.
Ordering a truly skinny marg at a restaurant or bar is tricky, because many places use a pre-made mix that is loaded with sugar. It’s worth asking if they don’t use a mix, because if not, you can ask for it without simple syrup.
If they tell you they have it pre-made, a good alternative is to get a mojito without simple syrup, as this is usually not pre-mixed and can be ordered sugar-free very easily. (Learn more skinny drink options in my guide to alcohol on keto here.)
Now that you know how to make a skinny margarita recipe, what Mexican foods will you serve it with? Try one of my readers’ favorites:
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Tap on the times in the instructions below to start a kitchen timer while you cook.
Combine all ingredients (except sea salt and lime wedges) in a powerful blender. Blend using the ice crush setting until a slushy texture forms. Add more ice if needed to make about 32 fl oz (a little less than 1 L) total (for four 1-cup margaritas).
Run a slice of lime around the rim of each glass. Dip the rim into a plate or shallow bowl covered in sea salt. Pour frozen margaritas into the glasses and garnish with lime.
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Serving size: 1 margarita, or 1/4 of entire recipe
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.
Calories
106
Fat
0.01g
Protein
0.1g
Total Carbs
1g
Net Carbs
0.9g
Fiber
0.1g
Sugar
0.3g
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see our nutrition policy.
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I’m in love with this easy skinny margarita recipe! It’s sweet, it’s tangy, it tastes just like a regular margarita (without all the calories and sugar), and it even fits the requirements for a low carb keto margarita. Plus, it only takes 5 minutes to make (just like my pina colada recipe) — can’t get any better than that! 
I served these margs (with a slice of my&nbsp;keto tres leches cake) to some friends and they didn’t even know that they were healthy or sugar free! They agreed with me that these are the best skinny margarita version they’ve ever had. Trust me, you won’t be able to have...

Skinny Margarita Recipe (5 Minutes!) - Wholesome Yum

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