Coco's Guilt-Free Margarita.

Serves 1 · Prep: 3 min

Make It

Two ways to build it.

The Simple One

1. Rim a glass with sea salt if you want it, then fill with ice.

2. Add 2 oz good-quality tequila, reposado or añejo, and a splash of soda water.

3. Squeeze about 1 oz fresh lime, lemon, or grapefruit into the glass. At a bar, ask for the juice on the side in a shot glass so you can dose it to taste.

Citrus with a Kick

1. Rim the glass with Tajín or chilli-lime seasoning.

2. Fill with ice. One big cube keeps it neat.

3. Pour in 2 oz good-quality tequila or mezcal.

4. Add 1–2 slices of fresh orange or grapefruit for a touch of natural sweetness.

Make It Your Own

• Smoky: mezcal instead of tequila for an earthy, bold twist

• Rim: sea salt, Tajín, or chilli-lime

• Citrus: lime, lemon, grapefruit, or orange

Notes

• A classic margarita carries around 25g of sugar, and skinny versions usually swap in agave, which is still sugar. This one gets its sweetness from fresh citrus.

• Choose a well-crafted tequila. Ask your bartender what small-batch options they have.

• Sipping neat or on the rocks? Reposado or añejo has deeper flavour and a smoother finish.

• Alcohol counts as your Complex Carb at that meal. Beyond 2 drinks, it is a Treat.