Skinny Margarita


A lighter, drier Margarita with reduced sweetness and clean lime focus.


Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Sour
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Shake

The Skinny Margarita trims sweetener and uses fresh lime and premium tequila for a lean, refreshing sour. It avoids syrups entirely or uses only a minimal splash of agave. The flavor stays crisp and tart with pronounced agave and bright citrus.


A Skinny Margarita in a rocks glass with a lime wedge and clear ice.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

Skinny-style Margaritas grew popular in early 2010s wellness-driven bar menus where lighter cocktails became high-demand fixtures.

Source:Modern wellness bar trends; Imbibe

Bartender's Note

Adjust lime to taste since sweetness is intentionally low.

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How to make the Skinny Margarita

  1. 1Shake with ice.
  2. 2Strain over ice.
  3. 3Garnish with lime wedge.

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