74 Calorie Margaritas (At Our House Even The Margaritas Have
finallychelle
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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
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
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BUMP...!!!....BUMP...!!!... :drinker:0
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BUMP...!!!....BUMP...!!!... :drinker:
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Hellz yeah!0
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thanks! I will have to try this0
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bump0
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Awesome!! Thanks for the recipe!0
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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/0 -
Ohh can't wait to try that!0
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bumpin for sure!! Thanks for sharing!0
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Mmmmm, margarita! Sounds great!
Do you have any suggestion for alternatives to the Crystal Lite, as I've never seen it in Australia.0 -
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:0
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DEFINITELY bump! thanks!0
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Sweet! Can't wait to try them.0
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Just saved this to my Recipe Word document on my desktop, Thanks!0
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Hmmm... not a big margarita fan, but definitely will be giving that a try! Thanx! :drinker:0
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woo!!!0
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Thanks! Can't wait to make one! Or 5! lol0
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I had a "diet" or light margarita at the Ram it was made with Crystal Lite too. Not bad.0
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bump. Sounds amazing0
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Bump!0
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Bumpity, bump, bump!!!!0
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BUMP! Sounds great!0
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ping0
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Oh bless you!!! Can't wait to try it!!!0
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Bump!0
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Holy cow! This has made my day!0
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bump! thanks for sharing, they're one of my favorites.0
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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.0
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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!0
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Bump!! I have been wanting to find a skinny margarita!!0
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