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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