05 April 2011

Skinny margarita giveaway!

Oh man, was the weather summer-freakin-delicious today. I worked 7am-7pm so didn't reeeeally get to enjoy the day, but I did enjoy the night.

I arrived home tired. My feet hurt (12.5 hours of running around like a legit crazy woman is hard work y'all). I was hungry. And I wanted a margarita. Without much thinking, I threw together what I wanted rather than what I thought I should have. Ya know what I mean?

Curry + Tequila was on the brain.

Cauliflower, brussels, green beans steamed then broiled with olive oil spray, curry powder, sea salt, black pepper.


And Skinny margaritas on the deck!


What's even better than reading about how I sucked down 2-3 of these babies? Winning a free bottle of Sinless All-Natural Margarita mix! When the very nice people at Sinless contacted me and asked if I would want to sample their mix, I said a big ole "YES PLEASE!"

Now you all know I'm quite the [skinny] margarita lover (evidence here, here, and here). But I'm also quite picky. I hate sour mix and I don't believe a margarita should equal a day's worth of calories. I like Bethenny Frankel's idea of a "skinny" margarita. But let's face it, a margarita with the same alcohol content of wine is not a margarita, nor is particularly skinny when you end up drinking 3-4 glasses.

Therefore, I created my own version(s) of skinny margaritas that I adore. They are easy to make at home but sometimes I wish I had a pre-made mix (think pool party, bbq, etc).

Thankfully the tequila gods answered my prayers.


5 calories per serving. And all-natural.


Yep. Water, lime juice, lemon juice, vitamin C, and stevia. That's it.

The directions call for 2 parts mix, 1 part tequila, which is good. But want to know what's great?

1 - 1.5 shots/oz clear tequila
drizzle (1/4 shot) triple sec
1 oz mix
ice
+ 4 thawed straberries


Shake, shake, shake!

Want to try a bottle? Enter my giveaway!

3 ways to enter:

3. Tell me your favorite summer drink (alcoholic or virgin)

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

Good luck!
The giveaway closes Friday at 12pm!

106 comments:

  1. Yesterday was a great margarita day! I follow you on Twitter. :) (traveleatrepeat)

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  2. and I'm with you -- margaritas are my summer fave, followed by homemade sangria.

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  3. I like you on Facebook!

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  4. And my favorite summertime drink is ice cold cucumber water... so refreshing.

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  5. Ooh, that looks awesome! I follow you on twitter!

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  6. Fave summer drink is probably Corona or Dos Equis!

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  7. This is such an amazing giveaway!! My favorite summer drinks are definitely margaritas and mai tais!

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  8. Wow what an amazing product!!! My favourite summer drink is definitely margaritas, but I keep them few and far between because of all the sugar. This however, sounds like something I NEED to find! :)

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  9. Already following ya on Twitter! :)

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  10. Margaritas...but those are my favorite everyday.

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  11. Oh man, these look so good. Definitely going to try these once the snow stops in Pittsburgh. My favorite summer drink is a Bay Breeze =)

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  12. My favorite summer drink is a mojito for sure!!

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  13. and like ya on facebook :)

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  14. I am following you on twitter!

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  15. My favorite summer drink is a pina colada!

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  16. margarita's are my favorite too!

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  17. Margarita's are also my favorite, but I don't mind a cold Blue Moon either!

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  18. Following you on Twitter too!

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  19. mmm that sounds SO good! margaritas are a favorite for mixed drinks, or anything with champagne!

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  20. I follow on Twitter as fink_girl.

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  21. I love to drink fruity things when the weather is nice, like pina coladas and lime beer. Yum ...

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  22. My favorite summer drink is sangria! I loved your skinny version you made at the blogger meet-up

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  23. My favorite summer drink is a strawberry daiquiri made with sugar free jello yum :)

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  24. Following you on Twitter!

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  25. i like you on facebook AND my favorite summer drink is cold water after a hot run :) but i'd love to add your skinny girl mix to my summer drinks!

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  26. My favorite summer drink is a margarita!! Need this!

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  27. I like you on facebook already :)

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  28. I'm now following you on Twitter

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  29. My fav summer drink is a margarita! (though last summer I was on a Hard Arnold Palmer kick making my own lemonade & adding sweet tea vodka)! I can't wait for it to be warm here again so my hubby and I can sit outside and have a drink while it is nice and warm and talk for hours...

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  30. Strawberry marg on the rocks...oh yeah! I actually just tried Sinless last weekend and kind of fell in love.

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  31. I love pina coladas, but haven't had one in soo long. I need to find a healthier version!

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  32. and my favorite summer drink...
    a paloma! tequila, lima, grapefruit? yes please.

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  33. MY favorite summer drink is a skinny margarita! I haven"t tried the sinless brand.
    Love your site!

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  35. I like your facebook page!

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  36. And my favorite summertime drink...DEF a margarita! (of the skinny variety, of course. yours looks so refreshing!!)

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  37. I love sex on the beach! It is just a classic drink.

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  38. and I gotta say strawberry daiquiri. I love my frozeny drinks!

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  39. oh perfect timing!! i have been trying to find a new drink. my old stand by no matter what time of year is good old whisky and diet coke... I know right!!! bad ... evil.... coke... hence why i am in need of a new beverage and while i love a good martini i haven't figured out how to clean them up and get rid of all that sugar... so thanks for the headsup on this product.. here's hoping i can find it!!!
    i too like you on face book...

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  40. Already follow you on twitter! I'm @merfinprogress (duh)

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  41. Sapphire and tonic. <3

    Oh, and beergaritas. So not "skinny" but so yummy.

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  42. I follow you on Twitter (running_foodie)!

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  43. My favorite summer drink is DEFINITELY a margarita!

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  44. Strawberry daiquiri, seriously just love it!

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  45. My favorite summer drink is definitely Sweet Tea Vodka with sparking water and lemon -- it goes down way too easy!

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  46. My favorite summer drink is an ice-cold Blue Moon draft with orange slices and good company on a patio!

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  47. My favorite summer drink is absolutely a margarita! Even on sunny Alaska winter days I crave one -- instantly transports my mind to a relaxing and tropical vacation spot :)

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  48. I love a good margarita or sangria during the summer!

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  49. My fav summer drink is either a pina colada (omg the cals!) or an Arnold Palmer poolside

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  50. Anddd now I'm following you on twitter

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  51. I love mojitos...though a frozen margarita comes in close second!

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  52. I am already a twitter follower!

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  53. I just liked your facebook page

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  54. My favorite summer drink is a gin and tonic with fresh lime!

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  55. My favorite summer drink is ice coffee.

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  56. And nothing beats an ice cold Oberon in the summer. Don't forget the orange!! :)

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  57. Mojitos! Fav summer drink ever!!!!!

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  59. I'm following you on Twitter!

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  60. My favorite summer drinks vary depending on context and mood... some of my go to's are..

    Strawberry/Raspberry Mojito
    Vodka club with frozen fruit (sometimes splash of juice)
    White wine with frozen berries

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  61. Am a fan and 'like' you on facebook!

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  62. lemonade or juice spritzer. or cream soda with a bit of rum ;)

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  63. My favorite drink is sweet, sweet tea. Gosh I miss living in the South.

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  64. I like you on Facebook, and my favourite drinks has to be long island iced tea *very closely followed* by margaritas. Bring on the skinny!

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  65. Favorite summer drink, a good cold beer!

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  66. I also am following on twitter :)

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  67. My absolute favorite summer drink is a Skinny Margarita. I used to not drink them 'skinny', but now I can't go back!!! What an awesome giveaway!!

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  68. Oh, and I'm following you on twitter...duh! :-)

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  69. Love love mango margaritas, but also pina coladas!
    And I just followed you on Twitter (:

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  70. My favorite summer drink is an ice cold Cosmo!

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  71. My favorite summer drink is a pomegranate mojito-- or a mimosa-- love those things!

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  72. Man oh man is this a tough one for me. I am a margarita girl fo' sho! But, sometimes nothing beats an ice cold corona with a lime while lounging poolside :)

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  73. I love vodka, pomegranate and soda water. Deliciously refreshing!

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  74. YAY! I am following you on twitter!

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  75. And my FAV summer drink is a frozen Miami Vice!! Yummm!

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  76. Btw I absolutely ADORE your blog!

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  77. Love your blog Laur! <3 Meredith

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  78. I follow you on twitter (brynne88)!

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  79. Margaritas are the best drink ever. Ever.

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  80. AM I TOO LATE! I'M DYING TO TRY THIS!

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  81. I am following you on Twitter! :D

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  82. Patricia KellerApril 9, 2011 11:25 AM

    That looks GOOD!!!! Following you on twitter! (@mrscrosby)

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