I miss the days when I could have a REGULAR margarita. You know the fabulous concoction smoothly pouring out of the machine at your favorite “Cheers” or dining establishment? Rewind about 30 years ago…yes…30, when I was in my 20’s and not a sugar care in the world. As time marched forward I began to not feel so great after a night of a regular margarita consumption filled with a subpar sweet-and-sour mix that is sure to send you home with tummy issues. It was time to shift gears. I’m just going to put this out there. I am picky…poor bartenders that must deal with me as I am a bartender’s nightmare. I often ask, how is it so difficult to make a margarita, so I developed a recipe that is PERFECT for me, hence the name. My recipe is sweetened naturally and made with fresh juices…NOT too sweet and a balance is key. Enjoy!

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Perfectly Skinny Margaritas

Servings 1

Author Chef Tiffany Blackmon

Ingredients

• Kosher Salt or Tajin
• 2 Oz. Silver Tequila
• 1.5 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 Oz. Fresh Orange Juice
• 1 Tsp. Light Agave Nectar, or to taste
• 1 Lime Wedge or Round, for garnish

Instructions

• Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, orange juice and agave. Shake for 30-45 seconds.
• Pour into salt rimmed glass (if that is your preference), garnish, and serve immediately.

Notes

~I use 100% agave tequila labeled white, silver or Blanco.  Our favorite is Silver Patron or Don Julio Silver.

~With or without salt?  Line half the rim of your glass with salt or tajin so you can control how much salt you taste with each sip.  Pour a layer of salt or tajin onto a small plate.  Run a lime wedge around half off the rim of your glass.  Dip the top of the glass into the salt or tajin at a 45-degree angle and roll it from side to side to cover the rim of the glass

I’ve found the easiest way to juice limes is with a handheld juicer like this one HERE.  However, when juicing in bulk, I LOVE this electric press HERE.

Tomorrow is Cinco De Mayo which is the perfect time to make this fabulous Skinny Margarita recipe! Try it out and let me know what you think in the comments!

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