How To Slim Down Your Margarita
Killing the Breeze onhow to slim down that margarita recipe
It’s that time of year again, summer and that means all kinds of fun cocktails to help you cool off. Today we pay homage to the margarita! This drink is a fan favorite year round making tequila lovers exceedingly more happy and others just happy they don’t have to take their tequila straight with a lime and line of salt.
And while this drink is a staple, margaritas can be extremely calorie dense and packed with sugar.
The traditional margarita only contains: tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave. Sadly, given lazy tendencies and people’s sensitive palates, the drink has turned into this sugary; sometimes even frozen cocktails that contains more fluff than alcohol. If you want to keep it simple and relatively low in calories, check out these tips to modify your Mexican concoction.
Avoid Mixes
What ever you do, stay clear of the pre-made “just add tequila” mixers. They are generally filled with tons of additives, one of which being high-fructose corn syrup or some type of sugar (typically one of the first ingredients). Jose Cuervo makes a mix that is sweet enough to be sold as syrup, and has HFCS listed as a second ingredient, right after water. If you’re going to stick with mixers, try to inspect the ingredients label as thoroughly as possible.
Try A Different Sweetener
If you’re opting for homemade cocktail, try to limit how much sugar you put in by playing with some different sweeteners. Stevia is a great substitute that is both natural and calorie free. Other natural sweeteners that pair well with the tart base could be a splash of fruit juice, or some agave nectar. Just be careful with the amount you pour in, those calories and sugar content can add up quickly if you are careful.
Add In Some Seltzer
If you like your drink tart but not too sour, try adding in some seltzer water. This will add volume to your drink, give it a bubbly consistency, and will take the sour taste down a notch by slightly diluting it. It’ll also keep the calories the same, as seltzer is just a fancy word for carbonated water.
And as always, drink responsibly.
