Fresh, light, and refreshing Skinny Orange Margarita made with real orange and lime juice, silver tequila, and sparkling water. An easy, lower-sugar cocktail!
Whether it’s a low key date night in, cocktails with girlfriends, or a big taco night party with friends and family, nothing sets the mood quite like a margarita. A classic margarita is usually loaded in sugar, but I don’t think a good cocktail needs to be cloyingly sweet.
With just 8 g of carbohydrates per serving, this guilt-free Skinny Orange Margarita is going to be your new go-to cocktail recipe! Have blood oranges on hand? Try my Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas instead, or something simple with my Cilantro Margarita.
Ingredients
- Silver tequila: a clean, crisp tequila that lets the fresh citrus flavors shine.
- Fresh orange juice: adds natural sweetness and bright, fresh orange flavor without sugary mixers.
- Fresh lime juice: balances the orange with classic margarita tang and acidity.
- Sparkling water: lightens the cocktail and adds a refreshing, bubbly finish.
How to Make a Skinny Orange Margarita
Step 1. While optional, I love a salt or sugar rim on my margarita. Dip the rim of your glass in lime juice, followed by salt or sugar.
Step 2. Then juice your lime and add it to a cocktail shaker.
Step 3. Followed by the fresh orange juice and silver tequila.
Step 4. Add ice then shake, shake, shake until chilled.
Step 5. Pour over ice filled glasses about 2/3 of the way.
Step 6. Top with sparkling water (I like to use flavored like orange, lime, or lemon).
Serve and enjoy your Skinny Orange Margarita!
Tips & Variations
- Love it sweeter? Add a splash of orange liqueur like triple sec or Cointreau, or agave or simple syrup. This will definitely up the sweetness (and calories), but it’s delicious!
- Make it a pitcher: Double or triple the recipe for your next party! Stir the tequila and juices ahead of time in a pitcher and keep chilled until guests arrive.
- Add a twist: Muddle some fresh herbs (think mint or basil) with the juices before shaking to give it an herbal lift. Or swap the orange juice for another fruit, like a strawberry margarita!
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Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- To rim the glasses, gently moisten the rim of four glasses with a lime wedge. Pour about 1/4 cup of salt on a plate then gently move the moistened rim around to coat with the salt. Fill each glass with ice then set aside.
- In a cocktail shake, mix together tequila, lime juice and orange juice with ice. Shake well then pour mixture over four glasses, about 2/3 full. Top each glass with sparkling water to serve.
Liz’s Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Silver (blanco) tequila works best because it has a clean, crisp flavor that lets the fresh citrus shine. A good-quality silver tequila will make a noticeable difference in a simple cocktail like this.
A skinny orange margarita is lighter than a traditional margarita because it skips sugary mixers and uses fresh lime juice and orange juice instead. That means fewer added sugars and a cleaner, fresher flavor.
Yes! You can mix the tequila, orange juice, and lime juice up to 24 hours in advance and keep it chilled in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, just pour over ice and top with sparkling water for the best fizz.
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