This Spicy Skinny Margarita Recipe is perfect for warm days and Cinco de Mayo parties. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious drink in no time, and feel good about drinking it.
One of my favorite thing about Cinco de Mayo is that it gives me a chance to combine my two favorite things, Mexican food and spicy margaritas. What’s not to love about a holiday that combines those two awesome things?
I’m a huge fan of Frozen Margaritas, however with this recipe, when you add a little heat to this delicious adult beverage, it just takes this classic cocktail to a whole different level.
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- A Healthy Twist on the Classic Margarita Recipe
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A Healthy Twist on the Classic Margarita Recipe
I love a sweet and tangy classic margarita, there is just something refreshing and comforting about the lime based drink. But, when I’m watching my sugar intake I come back to this skinny margarita recipe, because it’s low in sugar so I can feel better about drinking it.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This delectable cocktail recipe makes the perfect accompaniment to your Cinco de Mayo celebrations – with just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this tantalizing beverage in no time and feel guilt-free while sipping on it.
- It’s easy to make with just simple ingredients.
- You can enjoy this cocktail without having to worry about how much sugar is in it.
- This cocktail is zesty and flavorful and is always a crowd pleaser with your guests.
If you are looking for another delicious margarita recipe to make on a hot day, look no further than this Cotton Candy Margarita recipe.
🥘 Ingredients
To make this spicy cocktail recipe you will need a few basic ingredients, however these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery and liquor store. So, next time you are near the store stop by and grab these ingredients, you won’t regret it.
- Tequila: I recommend a good quality tequila for the best flavor in this drink.
- Triple Sec: This orange liqueur will add a sweet citrus flavor to your cocktail.
- Jalapeno: Look for a fresh and ripe jalapeno that is firm without blemishes.
- Sweetener: You will need your favorite sugar free sweetener. I used Splenda this time, but Monk Fruit Sweetener is a great alternative as is Stevia.
This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you need. You can find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below.
🔀 Substitutions
Liqueur: Cointreau or Grand Mariner could be switched out for the triple sec.
Sweetener: If you aren’t worried about the sugar content you can use sugar or simple syrup to sweeten this drink.
🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can personalize this delectable drink to make it your own:
- Juice: For added sweetness, add a splash of orange juice or pineapple juice.
- Spice: If you want to spice things up even more, try adding a few shakes of cayenne pepper or tajin seasoning.
If you are looking for a sweet version of this tasty drink look no further than this Blackberry Margarita recipe.
🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this low sugar cocktail recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to sip on this guilt free cocktail.
- Blender
- Cocktail glasses
- Citrus juicer – optional
🔪 How to Make This Spicy Skinny Margarita Recipe
Making this spicy margarita is super simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a refreshing drink with a little bit of heat in no time at all.
Step 1: Add the ice
Add ice to your blender.
Step 2: Juice the limes
Juice the limes and pour the juice over your ice.
Step 3: Add most of the ingredients
Add the sweetener, tequila, and triple sec to your blender.
Step 4: Add Jalapeno and Blend
Add 2 or 3 slices of jalapeno to the ice (if you don’t want your margarita to be really spicy, don’t add the seeds). Blend until the ice is crushed.
Step 5: Rim the glasses
Rim the glass by coating the edge with lime juice and then dipping into salt.
Step 6: Finish and serve
Pour the margarita mixture into the glass and serve.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This drink pairs well with just about any dish, but I have to say that my main dish to serve this beverage with is an easy recipe like these Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos. You could also end with a sweet treat like these Margarita Cookies.
👩🍳 Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to help ensure that this beverage turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- I recommend that you use a high powered blender like a Ninja for Vitamix if you want a smooth beverage with perfectly crushed ice.
- Instead of rimming your glass in salt, you could use sugar instead.
- For a beautiful garnish, add some lime wedges or jalapeno slices to the rim of your glass.
- I highly recommend using fresh lime juice, but bottled juice will work in this cocktail also.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Do you have questions about this delicious margarita recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh, so I recommend that you only make what you can drink right away.
The skinny margarita does not contain any added sugars, instead you use a sugar free substitute which helps to reduce the calories in this drink.
No, it still contains the same amount of alcohol as a regular margarita.
The name refers to the fact that it has less sugar, making it lower in calories than a traditional margarita.
🙏 Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this Spicy Skinny Margarita:
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Spicy Skinny Margarita Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Cocktail glasses
- juicer
Ingredients
- 1 shot Tequila
- 1/2 shot Triple Sec
- 4-6 fresh limes
- 1 jalapeno
- 2-4 packets Splenda or other non-sugar sweetener
- 2 cups ice
- Salt for rimming
Instructions
- Add ice to your blender.
- Juice the limes and pour the juice over your ice.
- Add the sweetener, tequila, and triple sec to your blender.
- Add 2 or 3 slices of jalapeno to the ice (if you don't want your margarita to be really spicy, don't add the seeds). Blend until the ice is crushed.
- Rim the glass by coating the edge with lime juice and then dipping into salt.
- Pour the margarita mixture into the glass and serve.
Notes
- I recommend that you use a high powered blender like a Ninja for Vitamix if you want a smooth beverage with perfectly crushed ice.
- Instead of rimming your glass in salt, you could use sugar instead.
- For a beautiful garnish add some lime wedges or jalapeno slices to the rim of your glass.
- I highly recommend using fresh lime juice, but bottled juice will work in this cocktail also.