How Many Calories are in the Skinny Margarita

The Skinny Margarita is a lighter twist on the classic. According to USDA data, a Skinny Margarita prepared with soda water or seltzer, lime juice, orange zest, stevia and 1.5 fluid ounces of tequila contains roughly 126 calories and 10 grams of carbohydrates. This recipe therefore cuts both calories and carbohydrates quite significantly compared with a traditional Margarita.

Calories in the Olmeca Altos Skinny Margarita

In our version, we use agave nectar in place of a non-caloric sweetener such as stevia, which means the calorie count is slightly higher than the 126 noted above. Even so, it remains far lower in calories than a standard Margarita.

And in truth, the few extra calories are more than worthwhile for the depth of flavour that agave nectar contributes. If you’re curious to explore how this sweet touch enhances other drinks, don’t miss our collection of the best cocktail recipes.

Skinny Margarita vs. a Regular Margarita

In comparison with a regular Margarita, which can contain over 168 calories per 4 ounces, the Skinny Margarita is considerably lower in calories. This is largely thanks to the replacement of higher-calorie ingredients with lighter, low-sugar alternatives — for example, using stevia instead of sugar and leaving out calorie-dense orange liqueurs.

Nutritional value of the Skinny Margarita

Alongside the calorie count noted above, the Skinny Margarita contains around 10 grams of carbohydrates. Specific details on other nutritional values such as protein or fat are not typically available, but cocktails of this kind are generally low in these areas given their liquid nature and the absence of ingredients rich in those macronutrients.

How many calories are in a Spicy Skinny Margarita?

It’s safe to assume that the calorie count is much the same as the standard Skinny Margarita, since the jalapeños used to add heat contribute very little to the total. However, it’s worth noting that the inclusion of extra ingredients such as sugar or liqueurs would raise the calorie content quite substantially.

If you want to learn more about the calorie content of cocktails, you can delve deeper into the calories in different types of tequila and continue learning.

Olmeca Altos: the premium choice for an exceptional Margarita

When it concerns creating a genuinely superior Margarita — whether the eternal classic or a lighter interpretation such as the Skinny Margarita — the selection of tequila is what determines the drink’s quality. 

A Margarita is only as fine as its base, and the Olmeca Altos family, celebrated for its premium calibre and authentic agave flavour, provides the ideal harmony of smoothness and distinction. Its artisanship ensures that each sip accentuates the zestiness of citrus and the sweetness of agave, transforming a straightforward cocktail into an extraordinary experience.