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Skinny Spicy Margarita Recipe

May 5, 2020 · Modified: May 4, 2024 by Sara Ayesh · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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If I do not have a glass of red wine in my hand, I can almost promise you that I'm drinking a spicy skinny margarita. Its refreshing, its icy, its salty yet tart and it just feels like SUMMER!

Spicy margarita garnished with jalapeno and lime.

My version of a skinny margarita includes a secret ingredient that really makes it unique and delicious. Spoiler alert: its flaky sea salt IN the margarita!

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So why make a SKINNY margarita?

To me, the leading contriubting factor to my hangovers are SUGAR. If I have drinks loaded with sugar its no doubt that I'm feeling like a truck hit me the next day. Even if I just have one.

Sugar in cocktails can really sneak up on you! Margarita mixes are some of the worst culprits. You can have a few too many while downing Sheet Tray Nachos, Cream Cheese Corn Dip, or Air Fried Chicken Taquitos on the patio with friends.

So I knew I needed a fresh spicy, skinny margarita without too much sugar. This spicy & tart margarita recipe is the ticket!

Ingredients

First, my version of spicy "skinny margarita" means no processed sugar and NO pre made mix.

Let's keep this light and fresh shall we?

So I like to use a blue agave nectar. It's smooth and VERY sweet so it doesn't require a lot. Fun fact: agave sugars are fermented to make tequila. So it just makes sense!

Fresh lime juice - for that extra tart element!

Flaky sea salt. I love adding a pinch of salt IN my margaritas to balance out the flavors.

Silver Tequila. I prefer blanco over something darker for this skinny margarita recipe!

Fresh jalapeño. Obviously, to make it spicy and add the perfect little kick. Remove the seeds if you just want the jalapeño flavor with less heat.

Sparkling water or club soda. I love adding some fizz to my margaritas. This also helps keep the alcohol content lower, which is a great option!

Step By Step Instructions

  1. first fill a mason jar halfway with crushed ice.
  2. Shake 1 part tequila, 2 parts lime juice, 1 teaspoon agave, 3 jalapeño slices, a pinch of salt IN the margarita!
  3. Pour over fresh ice & top with sparkling water. Enjoy!

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Spicy margarita garnished with jalapeno and lime.

Spicy Skinny Margarita

a salted skinny margarita that is FRESH, and light.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 3 minutes mins
Servings: 1 person
Author: Sara Ayesh

Ingredients

  • 1 oz silver tequila
  • 2 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon blue agave nectar
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • ⅓ jalapeno, sliced
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Instructions

  • In a shaker combine some crushed ice with the tequila, lime juice, agave, jalapeno slices and salt.
  • Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
  • Pour into a margarita glass with fresh ice and top with sparkling water
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