Heading to Margaritaville
Last year, Cinco de Mayo was a huge party, and Seis de Mayo was total hell. It's not just the tequila in margaritas that causes hangovers - the flavored liqueurs and sweet-and-sour mixes have tons of sugar and calories, adding to the morning-after nightmare. Plus, the drinks can easily ring up to almost $10 each.
But you can still toast to Cinco de Mayo without blowing your diet or your budget. Try this low-cal, low-carb margarita, a healthier version that also costs less to make.
So you can avoid extra pounds, and save a few pesos.
Low-Cal, Low-Carb Margarita
Makes one drink (about 115 calories)
1 packet Splenda or other low cal sweetener
2 T. lime juice
¼ tsp. orange extract
1 shot tequila
1 shot diet lemon-lime soda (like diet Sprite or diet 7Up)
Mix all ingredients, pour over ice.
Olé!
Posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in Permalink
Lei Chic associate editor Terri Inefuku graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in Journalism and International Studies, and worked in New York, Chicago, Austin and Honolulu as a broadcast journalist before joining HONOLULU Magazine. When she's not rooting out new fashion discoveries for Lei Chic, you'll find her in the kitchen baking up treats for family and friends.
