Calories In A Margarita

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 Calories in a Margarita Tips to Cut Calories and Make a Skinny Margarita By Malia Frey 

I know you're wondering why I posted this; Margarita is regarded as one of the most popular bar drinks ever. Especially in North America. Even if someone is counting calories they often skip the drinks and only count the calories in the food they eat. Those of us that enjoy cocktails before dinner can actually consume as many calories in two cocktails as they do eating dinner.

If you love summer cocktails then you probably enjoy a margarita now and then. But do you know how many calories are in a margarita? The margarita is one of the most popular festive drinks to serve with spicy food or to enjoy on a hot day. Now that skinny margaritas have hit the scene, dieters enjoy this cool drink as well. But if you're trying to lose weight, there are a few things you need to know about margarita calories before you dive into this drink. How Many Calories in a Margarita? The number of calories in a margarita will depend almost entirely on how it’s made and where you drink it. There are roughly 156 calories in a strawberry-flavored TGI Fridays margarita. Many restaurant-made margaritas will have calorie counts in that same range. 

If you make your drink at home, your margarita calories will depend on the ingredients. Many home bartenders use mixers because they make cocktails more simple to prepare. But many of the most popular mixers are full of sugar and calories. Frozen margarita mixers can be especially dangerous for dieters. A single 2-ounce serving of Old Orchard or Bacardi brand margarita mixer has 90 calories. Two ounces is about one-quarter cup. Most drinkers will consume a drink that is larger than that. And your margarita calorie count still doesn't include the alcohol. A single serving of tequila provides 65-70 calories. So your homemade margarita will probably total at least 150 calories, but possibly more if you prefer a stiff drink. If you make your own margarita from scratch, you may be able to cut calories by using fresh, low-calorie ingredients. A classic margarita recipe is usually prepared with triple sec, tequila, sour mix and a splash or lemon or lime. It will probably provide between 100-150 calories depending on how you balance the ingredients. 

Skinny Margarita Calories 

If you want to limit the number of calories in your margarita, you might opt for a skinny margarita. Most skinny margarita recipes include fewer ingredients and provide fewer calories - but not much. Some dieters combine tequila, fresh lime, sugar (or agave nectar), and sparkling water to make a skinny drink. You may be able to save 25-50 calories with this recipe. Be careful if you choose popular “skinny” brands of cocktails to lose weight. The lower calorie count may be confusing. Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl Margaritas contain only 35 calories per serving, but a serving is only 1.5 ounces. That's about the size of a shot glass. Make Your Own Skinny Margarita My suggestion? If you are craving a margarita, make your own. You can use HG's Magical Low-Calorie Margarita Recipe that uses diet lemon-lime soda and sugar-free lemonade powdered drink mix. 
The drink provides 115 calories for an 8-ounce serving. 

You might also want to check out skinny margarita recipes online. Take a traditional recipe like the Classic Skinny Margarita Recipe at The Cookie Rookie and tailor it to your own taste. You can decrease the amount of alcohol or add more ice to save calories. Or add a bit of sparkling water to make your drink bubbly, lower in calories and lower in alcohol. Or try a fruity Showstopper, made with low-calorie SkinnyGirl vodka. Adjust the ingredients to decrease calories and increase flavor. Lastly, remember that if you drink just one, then you can enjoy a skinny margarita and stick to your diet. But if you drink more than a tiny single serving, then the calories in your cocktail will probably no longer skinny.

Calories from drinks we consume account for about half of our calories every day. Drinks that come pre-made in a bottle or can are manufactured for the benefit of the company to profit from the drink. You can’t always trust the label and you shouldn’t assume that the ingredients used will do no harm, just because you are saving calories.

If your goal is to lose weight, look on the internet for a real “skinny margarita recipe”. You might be surprised.



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