Skinny Margaritas: Facts vs. Marketing

Skinny Margaritas: Facts vs. Marketing

Source: BroBible

Summary

A bartender named Ben Belcher shared a viral TikTok video claiming that there is no such thing as a “skinny margarita.” He argued that a traditional margarita and a “skinny” one are essentially the same, with the latter being a marketing term. Commenters had mixed opinions, with some agreeing and others sharing their own recipes for a healthier margarita. According to Healthline, a traditional margarita can range from 248 to 300 calories, while a “skinny” margarita can be around 174 calories.


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The habit gets a new name.

Skinny margaritas are just a marketing term.

They’re still made with tequila, lime juice, and a splash of orange juice.

Healthline says they’re around 174 calories.

The truth is, a “skinny” margarita is just a margarita with a lighter hand on the triple sec and sweetener.


Author: Evan Null