Drink Responsibly! Simple Low Cal Margarita

A low cal version of the classic Margarita offering the same great flavor with a lot less calories!

SIMPLE LOW CAL MARGARITA

Ingredients:

- 4 Oz Tequila (I prefer silver or blanco)

- Fresh Lime Juice from 1 ½ to 2 whole limes

(approx. 2 Tbs lime juice per lime)

- 3 Tsp Agave (can substitute simple syrup)

- 1 Blender filled ¾ of the way with ice (crush on crush setting)

What You Need:

- Blender (crushed ice optional – ice cubes can be substituted)

- Cocktail Shaker (or a jar with a lid)

- 2 high ball glasses

Note:

- See below for simple syrup recipe

- simple syrup can be substituted for agave, both agave (20 calories/tsp) and simple syrup (17 calories /tsp) are similar in calorie content but the sugar content will be slightly altered in the nutrition facts.

Instructions:

- Fill Blender ¾ of the way full with ice and set on crush ice setting until ice is crushed and set aside

- Fill a cocktail shaker about half way with ice

- Add 4 ounces of tequila

- Squeeze 1½ to 2 limes into the shaker

- Add 3 tsp of agave

- Cover shaker and shake vigorously

- Fill glasses about ¾ of the way full with crushed ice

- Pour over crushed ice

- Garnish with a slice of fresh lime and serve!

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 89 grams

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 164

Total Fat 0g

- Saturated Fat 0g

- Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 4mg

Total Carbohydrates 10g

- Dietary Fiber 0g

- Total Sugars 7g

Protein 0g

Potassium 28mg

Calcium 3mg

Iron 0mg

Simple Syrup Done Simply

Simple syrup is a syrup that can mix easily into a liquid.

Simple Syrup is equal parts sugar and hot water.

Instructions:

- Dissolve desired amount of sugar in an equal amount of heated water in a small sauce pan.

- Stir until brought to a boil and cool

- When cooled you can use in drinks as per recipes.