Cinco de Mayo is really all about the margaritas, am I right? Tequila is definitely my happy drink and it has become my drink of choice over the past few years.
I’m not talking about taking shots of Cuervo Gold… I swear by drinking blanco, 100% agave tequila, which has low sugar content so it won’t leave you with a killer hangover (providing you are drinking responsibly…) Therefore, when I make a margarita I want to avoid putting a whole bunch of sugary ingredients which also adds calories. I’m obsessed with this spicy Grapefruit Margarita.
Its light and refreshing and you won’t find any syrupy add-ins. You can leave out the jalapeño if you REALLY can’t tolerate heat, but it provides a fun little kick.
So this Cinco de Mayo, ditch the sugary margarita mix and try this lower-calorie, refreshing recipe!
PrintSpicy Grapefruit Low-Sugar Margarita
A low-sugar refreshing take on a margarita with grapefruit, lime and a touch of heat from jalapeños.
- Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1.5 – 2 oz 100% agave, blanco/silver tequila (I recommend going with the 2 oz for a stronger drink)
- 2.5 oz of grapefruit juice
- 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice (1 fluid oz is 2 tablespoons)
- 1–2 slices of jalapeño
- 1–2 tsp agave (optional if you really prefer a sweeter drink)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, add all of the ingredients including one slice of jalapeño. Top with ice. Shake vigorously.
- Strain the mixture into your glass and garnish with a lime slice and additional slice of jalapeño.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30