Margaritas are one of the 10 most fattening cocktails, according to Forbes.com. If the drink is made with 4 oz. limeade, 4 oz. tequila and 1/3 oz. triple sec, it contains about 740 calories.
Types
Margaritas are served frozen or with ice. Both drinks are made with tequila, triple sec, lime juice and ice cubes, but frozen margaritas tend to have more calories because they also contain some kind of fruit or juice, according to FitSugar.com.
Weight
If you're trying to lose weight, keep your intake of alcohol moderate. Heavy intake of alcohol may lead to obesity, according to a 2003 study published by S. Goya Wannamethee and A. Gerald Shaper in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition."
A Low-Calorie Alternative
To make a low-calorie margarita, HungryGirl.com suggests combining 1.5 oz. tequila, 3/4 cup no-calorie lemon-lime soda, 1 packet of sugar-free powdered lemonade drink mix and 2 tbsp. of lime juice. Pour over one cup of ice and garnish with a lime slice. Your drink will contain 115 calories.
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