On a beautiful summer evening last week, Bev and I got together to make Skinny Margaritas. These aren’t typical Skinny Margaritas from a mix though! I love this recipe because it’s simple and the ingredients are all natural – no artificial sweeteners, no high fructose corn syrup, and no artificial colors which give the drink a neon green hue – lol! There are only three ingredients: tequila, lime juice, and honey (or agave) simple syrup. The most complicated step is making simple syrup – which is actually very simple. I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a fan of overly sweet cocktails, so this one is perfect. You can make it as sweet or as sour as you like. We hope you give the recipe a try and enjoy yours on a beautiful summer evening!
****** Disclaimer: Bev and I do not think we’re still in middle school – the color coordinating outfits in the video were completely unplanned!
INGREDIENTS:
Honey Simple Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup honey (or agave nectar)*
Pitcher Margaritas
16-oz. fresh lime juice (~2 cups)
16-oz. high-quality tequila (~2 cups)
8-oz. honey simple syrup (entire recipe from above) (~1 cup)
6 cups ice
Single-Serve Margarita
2-oz. fresh lime juice
2-oz. high-quality tequila
1-oz. honey simple syrup
optional: splash of orange juice
INSTRUCTIONS:
First prepare the honey simple syrup and add the water and honey to a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes (stirring periodically). Remove from heat and let cool.
For a pitcher of margaritas, fill a large pitcher with around 6 cups of ice. Then, place 16 fl. oz lime juice, 16 fl. oz. tequila, and 8 fl. oz. of honey simple syrup into a pitcher. Use a long wooden spoon to mix to combine. Serve over ice with fresh lime slices and a salty rim.
For a single-serve margarita, place a handful of ice into a cocktail shaker. Then, add 2 fl. oz. lime juice, 2 fl. oz. tequila, and 1 fl. oz. honey simple syrup. Place the top on and shake to combine. Serve over ice with limes and a salty rim.
TIPS & NOTES
Honey: option to swap the honey for agave nectar. Both are great choices for this skinny margarita.
Recipe by: fitfoodiefinds.com
How to Make Simple Syrup