This raspberry margarita recipe is such a refreshing, low-calorie margarita recipe! I use diet tonic water and fresh raspberries to give this plenty of flavor, perfect to sip on year-round!

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Is triple sec necessary for margaritas?

Nope! I rarely make margaritas with triple sec. I am a fan of adding some fresh orange juice if you're making a traditional margarita recipe, but for this particular raspberry margarita recipe, you don't need triple sec!

Can you add tonic water to margaritas?

Yes! I love tonic water and tequila. It has more flavor than traditional club soda, so if you're looking to make a low-calorie margarita, absolutely use diet tonic water to cut down on calories and sugar.

I personally love adding tonic water in margaritas because I don't love sugary drinks. Put a platter of cookies in front of me? They are gone in minutes. Give me a sugary drink? I will go pour myself a water. Not for me. I mean... my go-to drink is tequila sodas.

Raspberry Margarita on the rocks ingredients.

The fresh fruit is such a game-changer for this raspberry margarita. I like making this with raspberries, obviously, but here are the ingredients and some other substitutions you could use!

• Fresh Raspberries - if you don't have fresh raspberries, you can thaw some frozen ones. Alternatively, you could use strawberries!
• Lime Margarita Mix - I like the Trader Joe's margarita mix, but you can use your favorite.
• Fresh Lime - fresh limes are always a must when I'm making mixed drinks.
• Tequila - I am a fan of Hornitos Tequila, that's been my go-to for years!
• Tonic Water - like I said, I use diet tonic water, but you can use diet or regular. Whatever you prefer!
• Raspberries - if you want to add a fun and festive garnish, add some fresh raspberries on top.

Helpful tools for making the best raspberry margaritas

How do you make raspberry margaritas?

1. In your cocktail shaker, muddle your fresh raspberries and lime.
2. Add in 2 oz. of tequila and ice.
3. Shake until the cocktail shaker is frosted, pour (do not strain) into a glass.
4. Top with diet tonic water.
5. Stir and enjoy!

Want more fun tequila recipes?

• Mango Margaritas on the Rocks
• Broiled Grapefruit Paloma
• Carrot Juice Margarita
• Pineapple Ranch Water

Raspberry Margarita Recipe

This raspberry margarita recipe is such a refreshing, low-calorie margarita recipe! I use diet tonic water and fresh raspberries to give this plenty of flavor, perfect to sip on year-round!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Servings 1 drink

Ingredients

  

• 2 oz. tequila
• 6-7 fresh raspberries save 3 for a garnish
• ¼ lime juiced
• 1 oz. margarita mix
• 3-5 oz. diet tonic water
• ice

Instructions

 

• In your cocktail shaker, muddle your fresh raspberries and lime.
• Add in 2 oz. of tequila and ice.
• Shake until the cocktail shaker is frosted, pour (do not strain) into a glass.
• Top with diet tonic water.
• Stir and enjoy!