Light Margarita
Tequila Β· triple sec Β· lime juice Β· β 94 kcal per drink
Photo: Cocktailmarler
Light Margarita is a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It's built on tequila, triple sec and lime juice. This lighter take comes in at about 94 calories, down from about 149 in the original Margarita.
Ingredients (per drink)
- 1 oz Tequila
- 1/4 oz Triple sec
- 1 oz Lime juice
- Top with Soda water
- Salt
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around half of the glass rim and dip it lightly in salt.
- Shake the tequila, triple sec and lime juice with ice until cold.
- Strain into the glass over fresh ice and top with soda water.
How it's lightened
- Tequila 1Β½ oz β 1 oz
- Triple sec Β½ oz β ΒΌ oz
- Topped with soda water so it still fills the glass
How much to buy for a party
One Light Margarita per guest, plus 10% extra for spills and seconds. Adjust guests, servings and spillage in the calculator.
| Ingredient | 10 guests | 20 guests | 50 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosher salt (rim) | 0.6 ozβ 11 rims | 1.1 ozβ 22 rims | 2.8 ozβ 56 rims |
| Lime juice | 1 Γ 355mlor 12 fresh limes | 2 Γ 355mlor 23 fresh limes | 5 Γ 355mlor 55 fresh limes |
| Soda water | 1 Γ 1L | 2 Γ 1L | 5 Γ 1L |
| Tequila (blanco) | 1 Γ 750ml | 1 Γ 750ml | 3 Γ 750ml |
| Triple sec / orange liqueur | 1 Γ 750ml | 1 Γ 750ml | 1 Γ 750ml |
Making this for a crowd?
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