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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails

    Skinny Cocktail

    Published: Feb 21, 2023 · Modified: Sep 28, 2023 by Shannon · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This delicious Skinny Cocktail comes together in just 5 minutes with 3 simple ingredients for a drink that is light and refreshing. I'm a tequila girl myself but gin, vodka or rum all work equally well here.

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    Most cocktails are heavy on calories due to the high amounts of sugar in the mixes or simple syrup. Excessive amounts of sugar contribute to not feeling well the next day. The sugars have been minimized in this sparkling water cocktail by sticking with just a few simple ingredients.

    This easy Skinny Cocktail recipe has a light flavor, enabling it to pair well with a variety of foods. Serve it with Spicy Guacamole, a charcuterie board, Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket, Baked Cheese Chips or any appetizer of your choice for an easy Happy Hour.

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    Ingredients

    Here's what you need to make this Skinny Cocktail:

    • any flavor sparkling water
    • silver tequila
    • fresh lime juice

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make a Skinny Cocktail:

    1. Add all ingredients to a glass, stir, add ice and serve.

    Hint: Use any flavor or brand of sparkling water in this recipe, I particularly like Pamplemousse (grapefruit) La Croix.

    Substitutions

    Want to substitute one of the ingredients in this recipe? Here's how:

    • Silver tequila - substitute an equal amount of any other liquor in place of the tequila, I particularly like vodka, gin or rum.
    • Lime - use an equal amount of lemon juice in place of the lime juice.
    • Sparkling water - use an equal amount of tonic water, soda water or diet soda in place of the sparkling water.

    Variations

    Try one of these variations of this Skinny Cocktail:

    • The lightweight - reduce the amount of tequila by half for a weaker cocktail with even fewer calories.
    • Fruit-forward - replace half the sparkling water with your favorite fruit juice for a fruitier cocktail. I recommend grapefruit, orange or cranberry juice.
    • Hydrating - replace half the sparkling water with coconut water to add a boost of electrolytes to your drink.
    • Sweetened - add ½ - 1 oz of simple syrup to your cocktail for a sweeter taste, just know this adds additional sugar and calories to the cocktail.
    • Mint - add a few fresh mint leaves to your cocktail for a fresh flavor.

    Or try this Skinny Spicy Margarita or this Coconut Water Cocktail with Lime.

    Equipment

    A few tools that come in handy for this recipe are:

    • a cocktail stirrer
    • a jigger
    • a cocktail glass
    • a juice press

    Storage

    A Skinny Cocktail can be made and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just make sure you don't store it with ice so it doesn't get watered down.

    Top tip

    To make a pitcher of Skinny Cocktail that serves 4, simply quadruple the recipe and serve. Alternatively, you can store the pitcher in the fridge without ice for up to 3 days.

    FAQ

    What does a skinny cocktail mean?

    A skinny cocktail is a cocktail with reduced calories. This is generally achieved by reducing the sugars in the cocktail by eliminating mixes and simple syrups.

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    Looking for other low-calorie cocktail recipes? Try these:

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    • Two glasses of Cointreau Margaritas with a salted rim and lime wheels.
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    • A Coconut Water Cocktail in a glass with a wedge of lime.
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    Pairing

    Serve this Skinny Cocktail with any of these dinner recipes for a fun evening:

    • A bowl of cooked Slow Cooker Venison Chili topped with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro and sliced jalapenos.
      Slow Cooker Venison Chili
    • A platter with cooked and sliced Venison Meatloaf on it.
      Venison Meatloaf
    • A cooked Venison Burger on a bun with arugula and tomato.
      Venison Burgers
    • A plate of oven roasted smoked sausage and potatoes.
      Oven Roasted Smoked Sausage and Potatoes

    Recipe

    A glass of Skinny Cocktail with ice and a lime wedge.

    Skinny Cocktail

    Shannon
    This Skinny Cocktail comes together in just 5 minutes with 3 simple ingredients for a drink that is light and refreshing. I'm a tequila girl myself but gin, vodka or rum all work equally well here.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 person
    Calories 135 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 cocktail stirrer
    • 1 cocktail glass
    • 1 jigger
    • 1 juice press

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 ounces sparkling water
    • 2 ounces silver tequila
    • ½ ounce lime juice

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a glass, stir, add ice and serve.

    Notes

    Use any flavor or brand of sparkling water in this recipe, I particularly like Pamplemousse (grapefruit) La Croix.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.04mg
    Keyword la croix cocktail, skinny cocktail, sparkling water cocktail, tequila and sparkling water
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    1. Shannon

      March 14, 2023 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      My favorite cocktail!

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