![]() ![]() It seems impossible to create a tequila-based beverage without including fresh limes. The Blue agave leaves are fermented and distilled, and the result is an earthy, sweet tequila. The same blue agave plant that is harvested to make agave nectar is also used to make tequila. You can always add more agave later if needed. With this in mind, add small amounts of agave to your cocktails and be sure to taste along the way. Many people say that agave tastes sweeter than white sugar. This product is very popular for people who follow a vegan diet because it is a plant-based option, unlike honey which is made from honeybees. The consistency is of agave is similar to a syrup, so it is slightly runnier than honey and very easy to blend into drinks. Most skinny margaritas will still call for honey or agave in their recipes, however, the amount used for this cocktail is significantly less than the regular recipe.Īgave nectar is harvested from desert plants. ![]() Skinny Margarita IngredientsĪ regular margarita contains a lot of sugar, like a lot! The skinny recipe eliminates most of the added sugar from the recipe and relies on natural sweetness from freshly squeezed orange juice. It is the perfect social drink and truly a crowd-pleaser. Margaritas hail from Mexico, so picture yourself sipping on a skinny cocktail while sharing a plate of nachos with your friends. The result is a citrusy, bright, easy-to-drink cocktail that pairs perfectly with a meal. However, no egg whites are included and liqueur is also omitted. The core ingredients of the skinny margarita very closely resemble the original daisy recipe. The added calories from these intensely sweet sugars can be a turn-off for some people, and the taste was just overwhelmingly sweet! Cue the birth of the skinny margarita. Sometimes it is blended with ice and feels like an adult slushy instead of being a sophisticated sour cocktail. In modern times the classic Margarita became a sugar bomb. ![]() The first daisy group of cocktails dates back to the 1800s, and the staple ingredients include spirit, liqueur, lemon juice, sugar or a sweet component, and an egg white. The margarita cocktail hails from the daisy family of cocktails, which can best be described as a class of sour cocktails that share similar core ingredients. Margarita is a Spanish term for daisy, like the flower. The classic margarita cocktail has been a staple in the industry for decades. Craving a citrusy Margarita but without all the added sugar? Let me introduce you to the lower calorie but still delicious, skinny margarita option instead! History Of the Skinny Margarita ![]()
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