Skinny Girl Margarita

Apparently skinny girl margarita is the new thing these days. I had not heard of a "skinny" margarita until recently. I was waiting for our table at a Mexican restaurant in Houston. The girl sitting next to me at the bar ordered what she called a skinny margarita. Instead of the water I was drinking, I chose to order this as well. It tasted pretty good and I could definitely tell there was less sugar. I actually preferred this to the normal margarita. It didn't have the nasty aftertaste from all of the sugar.

I went home to research it a little bit and found this site. It sounds great- only 100 calories!! However, from my calculations, it just isn't true. Here is her recipe:

• 2 oz of Clear Premium Tequila (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring)
• Tiny splash of Orange Liquor
• Juice of 4 Fresh Lime Wedges

Well I know that 1 oz of Patron is about 70 calories alone. So how is it possible that a drink with 2 oz (140 calories) plus grand marnier and lime juice equals less than 100 calories??? With my calculations, it is almost 200 calories.

I wondered if I was miscalculating or doing something wrong. I posted a comment on the above website hoping to get clarification. They have not approved my comment yet, but have approved many many others. I guess that clarification will never come. Apparently this site has my same calculations as well.

Perhaps in the bottle, it is 100 calories per serving. I would assume that would mean it would have to be watered down or something. Who knows. I have not looked at the bottle and do not intend on buying it. I just wish the website would have responded to my questions. I am still wondering how her recipe is only 100 calories per drink.

I think I will stick to my glass of red wine which is only 125 calories and much healthier for you!