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Skinny Cherry Lime Beergaritas – Low-Calorie Cocktail Recipe

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Looking for a refreshing, low-calorie cocktail to liven up your next party or chill evening?

Skinny Cherry Lime Beergaritas is a fruity, tangy, and bubbly twist on the classic margarita. The recipe combines fresh lime juice, cherry flavor, tequila, and light beer for a drink that’s full of flavor but light on calories.

Serve it over ice with a salted rim, or garnish with a fresh lime wedge and cherry for a festive touch!

Close-up of cherry lime beergaritas in salt-rimmed glasses, garnished with lime slices and cherries

Skinny Cherry Lime Beergaritas

Skinny Cherry Lime Beergaritas are a refreshing, tangy, and low-calorie twist on the classic margarita. This cocktail combines zesty lime juice, sweet cherry flavors, a kick of tequila, and the bubbly crispness of light beer to create a drink that's as satisfying as it is guilt-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or large pitcher
  • Citrus juicer or manual juicing tool
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ice cube tray if needed for fresh ice
  • Glasses  margarita or regular glasses
  • Salt or sugar for rimming glasses Optional

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups light beer such as a light lager or Mexican light beer
  • 1 cup cherry juice unsweetened or low-calorie preferred
  • 3/4 cup silver tequila
  • 1/3 cup  fresh lime juice approximately 3-4 limes
  • 2 tbsp orange liqueur such as Triple Sec or Cointreau
  • 1-2 tbsp agave syrup adjust for sweetness, optional
  • Ice cubes as needed

Optional garnishes:

  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh or maraschino cherries
  • Salt or sugar for rim

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Glasses: If you’d like a rimmed glass, run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip the rim into salt or sugar for a decorative and flavorful touch.
    Close-up of a salt-rimmed glass filled with cherry lime margarita, garnished with fresh cranberries and a lime slice
  • Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker or large pitcher, mix together the cherry juice, tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup (if using). Stir or shake well to combine.
    A bartender pours a cherry-colored cocktail from a shaker into a glass garnished with lime and orange slices
  • Add Beer: Pour the light beer into the mixture and stir gently to preserve the carbonation.
    Close-up of light beer being poured into a glass, showing frothy foam and golden color with ice cubes in the background
  • Fill Glasses with Ice: Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes.
    Three glasses filled with lime wedges, mint leaves, ice cubes, and a salted rim, glowing under a dark background
  • Serve the Beergaritas: Pour the beergarita mixture over the ice in each glass.
    Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with lime wedges and cherries for a festive look. Serve immediately and enjoy your Skinny Cherry Lime Beergaritas!
    A bartender arranging three red cocktails with lime wedges and salted rims on a bar counter

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Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving)

  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Fat: 0g
Keyword Beergarita, Cocktail, Low Calorie

Cooking Tips

  • Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add more agave syrup to taste.
  • Carbonation Preservation: Add the beer last and stir gently to avoid losing the fizz.
  • Make It Ahead: Mix everything except the beer and ice in advance. Add the beer just before serving.
  • Cherry Alternatives: If cherry juice isn’t available, try cranberry juice or pomegranate juice for a similar flavor profile.

The Bottom Line

Skinny Cherry Lime Beergaritas are the ultimate go-to cocktail for those who want a refreshing, flavorful drink without the extra calories (try making this krispie protein treat for a healthy snack!).

With their perfect balance of tart lime, sweet cherry, and a fizzy beer finish, they’re ideal for summer parties, Taco Tuesdays, or simply unwinding at the end of the day.

Easy to customize and even easier to prepare, this recipe is sure to become a crowd favorite. So grab your shaker, and some fresh ingredients, and toast to a guilt-free indulgence.

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