Bartenders around town are shaking up the coolest new drink- 90 calorie Skinnygirl Margaritas!

The deelicious beverage, made famous by Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel, is being ordered around the Valley at hot bars & restaurants due to it's popularity online and on TV, and bartenders are learning the drill. This version cuts out the fake mixes, sugary lime juice alternatives and other junk that goes into the usual huge frozen margaritas. Those bad boys are like putting a Big Mac in the blender, topping out at around 600 cals. This special recipe still gives you that tropical marg feeling, while keeping you skinny enough to enjoy pool time.

 

Skinnygirl Margarita

 

• 2 counts of clear tequila (Patron silver is recommended)
• Splash of Cointreau, Grand Marnier or another orange liqueur
• One lime
• Ice
• Salt or Sugar for rimming

 

Pour two counts of clear tequila over ice (just count to two as you pour). Add a splash of orange liqueur and the juice of one lime. Shake with ice, and pour into a salt or raw-sugar rimmed glass.

To order in a bar, ask for Patron Silver on the rocks with a splash of Cointreau and 4 lime wedges.

We don't even miss the sugary marg mix, do you?

June 2, 2009