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I love the color and fiesta of Cinco de Mayo every year. Any excuse to have a margarita, I’ll take it. I will be making delicious tacos tonight along with virgin fresh margaritas to celebrate. I also love the start of Aztec-inspired fashion with strappy sandals, colorful prints, and adorable straw hats to kick-off summer fashion. How are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo?

Below is a Cinco de Mayo inspired look and of course, I am sharing my favorite skinny margarita recipe.

The Best Skinny Margarita

Instructions

Fill a small cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the tequila, freshly squeezed lime and orange juice. Put on the lid and shake for 30 seconds. Strain the liquid into your glass and garnish with a slice of lime. You can add agave nectar but I have been trying to cut out sugar where possible so I usually do without 🙂

Rim with sea salt and enjoy!

Happy Friday everyone! With a fun-packed weekend ahead, here are a few suggestions to keep your drinking calories in check for the big game. Delicious, fresh cocktail recipes all under 200 calories!

1. Skinny Margarita

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Servings: 1 • Serving Size: 1 drink • Points: 4 ww pts
Calories: 185.5 • Fat: 0.0 g • Protein: 0.2 g • Carb: 6.4 g • Fiber: 0.2 g

2 oz of Clear Premium Tequila
.5 oz Orange Liquor
Juice of 1 Fresh Lime
Ice

Combine all ingredients over a glass of ice and garnish with a lime wedge

2. Cran Razzy

Cran Razzy Recipe

1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, for garnish
2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
2 cups seltzer
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus 4 wedges for garnish
6 ounces (3/4 cup) vodka
1. If using fresh raspberries, freeze them in a single layer for about 1 hour (or overnight) before proceeding with Step 2.
2. Combine cranberry-raspberry juice, seltzer, lime juice and vodka in a pitcher. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with frozen raspberries and lime wedges.
Per serving: 163 calories

3. Monkeylada

Monkeylada Recipe

If you are like me, I LOVE pina coladas, minus that they can be up to 800 calories. This version duals as a beverage AND dessert and has around 200 calories.

2 very ripe bananas
1 cup diced fresh pineapple, plus 4 wedges for garnish
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup “lite” coconut milk, (see Tip)
3 cups ice cubes
6 ounces (3/4 cup) light rum

Puree bananas, diced pineapple, pineapple juice, coconut milk and ice in a blender. Stir in rum. Divide among 4 glasses. Garnish with pineapple wedges