74 Calorie Margaritas (At Our House Even The Margaritas Have

finallychelle

At our house, even the margaritas have been put on a diet!

Our “Skinny Margaritas” have only 74 calories per 12oz drink!

We like margaritas— but we don’t like the fact that they can have as many as 500 calories each.

I came across this recipe for a “Skinny Margarita” and I knew it must have been good when my S.O. started asking me EXACTLY how I made them.

So here goes:



Into a 12oz glass add 1oz of tequila (or to taste), one packet of Crystal Light Lemonade powder, 2 tablespoons of ReaLime (or similar), some ice cubes and 8oz of Diet 7UP (or Diet Sprite).

Mix thoroughly, garnish with a slice of lime-- and drink!

You can optionally add a splash of Triple Sec and/or Grand Marnier.

Most tequilas have around 69 calories/oz, the Crystal Light has 5 calories— and everything else has 0 calories.

So our 12oz margaritas have only 74 calories in them.

Does it taste *exactly* like a 500 calorie margarita?

No. But it DOES taste like about a 450 calorie margarita!

THAT, my friends, is good living.

-señoritachelle

To see some of my other recipes (and one progress post) please check out the following:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/322339-bathing-suit-progress-pic-after-48-pound-12-week-loss

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/279170-chelle-s-cauliflower-mashed-potatoes

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/307942-169-calorie-big-big-big-bowl-of-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/308337-by-request-pic-of-the-169-calorie-big-big-big-bowl-of-nood

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/309503-my-236-calorie-very-filling-italian-style-lunch

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/294301-quick-filling-super-spicy-55-calorie-snack

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/300028-a-delicious-245-calorie-lunch

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/291632-cauliflower-pizza-crust

birdlover97111

BUMP...!!!....BUMP...!!!... :drinker:

finallychelle

BUMP...!!!....BUMP...!!!... :drinker:

Love the emoticon!

CWood323

Hellz yeah!

BethlovesRene

thanks! I will have to try this

caitlinmottl

bump

Mrz_Rich

Awesome!! Thanks for the recipe!

cschu544

Did you know they actually have a skinny girl tequila!?

Check it out! That's what we drink on girls night :P

http://www.skinnygirlcocktails.com/

becca92562

Ohh can't wait to try that!

Kinda79

bumpin for sure!! Thanks for sharing!

Pebble321

Mmmmm, margarita! Sounds great!
Do you have any suggestion for alternatives to the Crystal Lite, as I've never seen it in Australia.

gillianjoon

OMG I love you :drinker: now I can drink again I will have to try some of your other recipes too they look great:flowerforyou:

t_rog

DEFINITELY bump! thanks!

hungrymarathongirl

Sweet! Can't wait to try them.

sweetsapphire85

Just saved this to my Recipe Word document on my desktop, Thanks!

PegasusDeb

Hmmm... not a big margarita fan, but definitely will be giving that a try! Thanx! :drinker:

jtcleveland

woo!!!

cgirly422

Thanks! Can't wait to make one! Or 5! lol

KeriA

I had a "diet" or light margarita at the Ram it was made with Crystal Lite too. Not bad.

MissB0949

bump. Sounds amazing

Aross83

Bump!

run4yourlife

Bumpity, bump, bump!!!!

Texalese

BUMP! Sounds great!

Ntdrkyet

ping

JeSuisPrest

Oh bless you!!! Can't wait to try it!!!

Monika135

Bump!

cfreema

Holy cow! This has made my day!

sarebak

bump! thanks for sharing, they're one of my favorites.

BreezyDays

Did you know there is a Margarita flavored Great Value (Walmart) and Target Brand Crystal Lite equivalent? Saves on adding the extras, just add Tequila.

shoegirl2

Jose Cuervo has a ZERO calorie mix. It's ok, but better if you add a splash of Tropicana 50 (5-10 calories in a splash). Margaritaville has a SUGAR FREE mix that is 10 calories and it is GREAT! Love it! So, it's about the same calories as the one you make. I'll have to try your recipe, too!

cdevine10

Bump!! I have been wanting to find a skinny margarita!!