I'm hosting a girls' night makeup party at my place on Cinco de Mayo - the perfect opportunity to make my oh-so-yummy "skinny" margaritas. Margarita's may be my favorite drink of all time, and there's no way I'm going to settle with pre-made margarita mix. One thing I hate about pre-made margarita mix is how sweet they are. My recipe cuts the sugar in half, without sacrificing any of the flavors. This fresh mix is great for a crowd or for yourself. The mix stays good for two weeks in the fridge - although I have a hard time believing there'll be any left!
Here's how I like to make my margaritas:
Ingredients
- 2 cups lime juice (2 1/2 pounds of limes)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup agave nectar
- sparkling water
- silver tequila
- orange wedges
- lime wedges for garnish
I prep the limes by rolling them on the counter to loosen up the pulp. I cut all the limes in half and use a citrus hand press juicer over a liquid measuring cup. Once I'm done juicing the limes, I start working on my simple syrup. I pour the water and agave nectar into a saucepan, stir until it reaches a boil, then remove from heat. I let cool and add both into a quart-sized pitcher. I let my fresh margarita mix chill in the fridge for at least a few hours.
To make my margarita, I add salt to the rim of a glass, fill with ice, add an orange wedge and set aside. I like to add an orange wedge instead of triple sec or orange juice because it's fewer calories and not so sweet. I take equal parts tequila and fresh margarita mix and pour over ice in a shaker. I give that a good shake and pour into my glass. I fill the rest of my glass with sparkling water - I prefer lime La Croix and add a lime wedge to the rim.
It's simple but tastes amazing! I like my margaritas with a bite to them, so feel free to adjust accordingly. You can add more margarita mix or add a splash of orange juice for a bit more sweetness. If you give this a go, I'd love to hear they turned out!
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