5 Skinny Margaritas for Cinco De Mayo

Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner and what's a better way to celebrate than with a traditional margarita? After all, there will be margarita specials galore across thousands of Mexican restaurants in the US this time of year. However, do not give into the 2 for 1 deals just yet-the average margarita packs around 300-500 calories depending on the ounces you choose! Your best bet is to host your own Cinco De Mayo party and make your margaritas at home!

Here are 5 yummy recipes to try:

1. Strawberry Peach Margarita

Ingredients:

• 5 medium frozen strawberries
• 1/2 ripe peach, peeled and chopped
• 1 ounce tequila
• 1/2 cup crushed ice
• 3 ounces sparkling water

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

 

2. Lemon Lime Margarita

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces Sparkling ICE Lemon Lime
• 1 1/2 ounces tequila
• Fresh squeezed orange juice
• Fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 lime slice, for garnish

Directions: 
Shake first four ingredients and pour into a chilled rocks glass rimmed with salt. Garnish with lime slice.

3. Banana Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1 oz DaVinci Sugar Free Banana Syrup
• 1 oz gold tequila
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 1/4 mashed banana

Directions:

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and pour into a margarita glass. Serve with a lemon juice dipped banana slice.

 

4. Peach Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1oz. tequila
• 1 oz. peach schnapps
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• 1 dash grenadine syrup

Directions

Pour tequila, schnapps, and lemon juice over ice in a margarita glass. Add grenadine, stir slightly, and serve. If you wish to blend, throw all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. 

5. Watermelon Margarita

Ingredients:

• 16 oz seeded, blended watermelon
• 1/2 lime
• 6oz tequila
• 3 oz triple sec
• 1 tbsp Stevia

Directions:

Cut up a watermelon, removing the seeds. Liquefy the watermelon in a blender until you have about 16oz. Add the remaining ingredients, top with ice, and blend until smooth. Serve in a margarita glass with a Stevia coated rim.