3-2-1 Margarita - Lightened Up

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
3/4 cup fresh lime juice, about 3 large limes6 tablespoons Splenda1 cup water1 cup plus 2 tablespoons blanco tequila1/4 cup Grand Marnier orange liqueurLime wedgesCoarse saltAbout 1 1/2 cups small (or coarsely broken) ice cubes
Directions
Make limeade: Combine the lime juice, splenda and 1 cup water in a glass or plastic pitcher. Cover and refrigerate if not using right away (but no longer than 24 hours).

To make a single margarita, combine 3 oz limemade, 2 oz tequlia, and 1oz Grand Marnier in shaker with ice. Shake and serve.

For a crowd: Add the tequila and orange liqueur to the pitcher of limeade. Rub the rims of 6 martini glasses with a lime wedge, then dip them in a dish of coarse salt. In a large shaker, combine the half of the margarita mixture with half of the ice and shake 10 to 15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glasses. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.

Serving Size: Makes about 3 cups, serving 6

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 157.0
  • Total Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g

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