74 Calorie Margaritas (At Our House Even The Margaritas Have

eganita

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Hannah645

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Jflowwers

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

this looks yummy! I am trying to avoid artificial sweetners, maybe I could replace with lemon juice instead of crystal light, club soda instead of diet and add a packet of stevia!!

monicaroozo

So I made this with Patron this weekend (but did 1.5 oz shot instead of the 1oz portion) and these were SPOT ON. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!

JeSuisPrest

I just wanted to add that I recently changed the Diet Sprite to Lime Flavored Sparkling Water, diet soda has a ton of sodium, the sparkling water has none, no calories and no artificial sweetener either!!!!

YouAreTheShit

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irisheyez718

Wow, thanks!!

julwills

Ooh i love this!!!

Italian_mom

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GettinMyLifeBck

BUMP I WILL BE USING THIS ON VACATION FOR SURE THANKS

amygirl20

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Mommagoose4

Couldn't find the crystal light it called for - so bought the Lemon - Lime one works wonderfully!
Great recipe.
I have a feeling there will be more tequila in my future.

Deev79

Oh, I will most definitely be making those!! Thanks for posting!

capric01

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andreachirillo

BUMPITY! I'm so excited to try it!

capric01

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chica23GK

Gotta try these - thanks

tami101

I tried these about a month ago when I first saw this thread and they are absolutely delicious! Thank you for posting this! =D

ttkg

BUMP - planning a poolside week-end in a few weeks, this sounds great!