A 3-oz frozen peach margarita has about 174 calories, according to DrinksMixer.com. Since restaurant versions may contain around 12 oz, you may consume about 700 calories if you imbibe while dining out.
Identification
A peach margarita may contain tequila, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and grenadine syrup. To prepare, pour ingredients over crushed ice and mix in a blender. An alternate version may consist of tequila, sliced peaches, triple sec, lime juice and sugar.
Comparison
Peach margaritas are a high-calorie drink compared to many other alcohol beverages. Regular beer contains about 140 to 200 calories, according to the University of Rochester. A 4-oz glass of wine may have anywhere from 62 to 160 calories. Mixed drinks typically have more calories.
Tips
If you're watching your weight, try a white wine spritzer instead, which contains about 100 calories. If you're craving a margarita, make your own, but skip the frozen margarita mix. To make a low-calorie margarita, use 1.5 oz tequila, 1/2 tsp. light powdered drink mix, 5 oz water and 1 oz lime juice, recommends Hungry-Girl.com.
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