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Skinny margarita: what you're really ordering
There's no fixed recipe for a skinny margarita. The word took off with a bottled brand in 2009 and usually means less sugar: no syrup, less liqueur, more citrus.
Cantina Rooftop
Drinks
Margaritas & mezcal-ritas
- Vozul Margarita$18
- Frozen Margarita$18
- El Jefe$25
- Frozen Pineapple Mezcal Margarita$18
- Spicy Mango$18
- La Bichota$18
- Skinny Margarita$18
Vozul tequila, Combier orange liqueur, lime & a splash of grapefruit
- Habanero Margarita$18
- Jalapeño Margarita$18
- Pomegranate Margarita$18
- Mezcal Smash$18
- El Besito$18
- La Mula (Moscow Mule)$18
Please tell your server about any food allergies.
What changes and what doesn't
Recipes differ so much that calorie counts online swing widely, and the alcohol stays the same either way, so it's a lighter drink only in part. Some versions keep a little orange liqueur.
Combier, made in Saumur in France's Loire Valley since 1834, bills itself as the world's first triple sec. Grapefruit adds a bitter edge, so this kind of margarita tastes drier than the classic. If you like them sweet, this isn't your drink.
Ours keeps the orange liqueur, which is Combier, and adds lime and a splash of grapefruit to the Vozul tequila. The menu doesn't list calories.
Skinny Margarita: questions
What's in a skinny margarita?
Usually tequila, fresh lime, and a small amount of agave or orange liqueur, with little or no added syrup. There's no standard recipe.
Does a skinny margarita have fewer calories?
Usually fewer than one made with syrup, because it has less sugar. The alcohol is still there, so the gap depends on the recipe.
What's in the Skinny Margarita at Cantina Rooftop?
Our menu says: Vozul tequila, Combier orange liqueur, lime & a splash of grapefruit. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
How much for the Skinny Margarita at Cantina Rooftop?
$18 on our menu right now. See it on the full menu.
When can I order the Skinny Margarita?
It's on our drinks menu. Our hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. We're at 605 W 48th St in Hell's Kitchen. Book a table.