Before I lost the weight, my very favorite drink to order at a restaurant was a margarita on the rocks (with a salted rim, of course). I was hugely disappointed when I discovered that the typical margarita has 360 calories for 8 ounces, and I always ordered the huge "fishbowl" size ;) I don't think I drank a single margarita the whole time I was losing weight, because I just couldn't justify that many calories on a single drink.
I've heard of lower calorie mixed drinks (Skinnygirl Margarita is one), but they use sweeteners I am not a fan of. I am very picky when it comes to sugar substitutes--I don't like the taste of any artificial sweeteners, and I don't like agave syrup (which is what the Skinnygirl Margarita uses). I was excited to see that the Sinless Margarita mix uses all natural ingredients, and is sweetened with Stevia.
The mixes are liquid, and because they are natural ingredients, must be refrigerated. I am the first to admit that I know NOTHING about mixing cocktails--which is why I stick with wine and beer at home. So the fact that you only have to mix this with tequila (no triple sec!) was a huge bonus for me. I don't like to buy a ton of ingredients for a drink.
The directions say to mix 1 part tequila with 2-3 parts margarita mix (depending how strong you like it). I rimmed a glass with salt (just dip the edges of the glass in water, then dip into margarita salt). Then I filled the glass with ice and poured 1.5 ounces of tequila with 4 ounces of margarita mix. I like my margaritas on the rocks, rather than frozen, but I imagine they would work just fine if you blended it with ice).
I have to admit, I was skeptical that I was going to love it. But all it took was one little sip to make my eyes grow wide and announce to Jerry, "This is AWESOME!" He took a sip of mine and liked it so much that he wanted me to make one for him too, right away.
Yes, I like a lot of salt... don't judge! ;) |
The next morning, I was still thinking about the tart sweetness of the margarita, so I decided to make a shake with the same kind of taste I was looking for: Key Lime Pie Protein Shake! I used some of the Sinless Margarita mix in it, and it was heavenly.
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/4 cup Sinless Margarita mix
1 serving vanilla protein powder mix
1 Tbsp. lime jello mix
1 Tbsp. cheesecake pudding mix
1 tsp. lime juice (not necessary, but I wanted mine extra limey)
8-10 ice cubes
1/4 tsp each xanthan gum and guar gum (optional, for a thicker, creamier texture)
Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth. (With my protein powder, the shake's totals came out to--223 calories, 2.6 grams of fat, 24.3 grams of carbs, 25.8 grams of protein)
This tasted exactly like key lime pie--so good!
After absolutely loving the original margarita mix, I wasn't quite as excited to try the Strawberry Margarita Mix. I've never been a fan of strawberry margaritas. I made the strawberry margaritas the same as the original. I took a sip and wasn't too thrilled with it. I thought it was decent, but like I said, I'm just not a big strawberry margarita fan.
Notice the tequila bottle is now half-empty... ;) |
Overall, I absolutely loved the original Sinless Margarita mix, and would definitely buy it to have on hand (it keeps for 6 months unopened in the fridge). The ONLY drawback for me is that it's a little pricey--$8.49 per bottle plus shipping.
Sinless Cocktails has very generously offered to give away a bottle of mix to one Runs for Cookies reader! To enter the random drawing, check out the Sinless mixes on their website and leave a comment here letting me know which one sounds the best to you. I will leave this contest open until Saturday (7/14) at 10:00 a.m. EST. CONTEST HAS NOW ENDED.
(In full disclosure, I was given two bottles of Sinless Margarita Mix to try; I wasn't required to do a review, and all opinions are truthful).
Oh man these sound awesome! I think I'd just want the basic margarita!
ReplyDeleteOh man, the strawberry margarita mix sounds awesome! I miss margaritas so much!
ReplyDeleteThese sound so good. Margaritas are my favorite. I would love to try the traditional mix.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the original kind! :) also, I cant seem to get to any page but where you put in your zip? I am on my phone though...lol!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I'd love to try the regular margarita mix.
ReplyDeleteI love plain margaritas, I'd definitely go for that one!
ReplyDeletei usually go for the original, so that's the one I'd go for.
ReplyDeleteI love strawberry margaritas! :)
ReplyDeleteStrawberry sounds terrific! (Pam)
ReplyDeleteThese sound soo amazing. I would try the sweet and sour mix! I like the recipes on the website
ReplyDeleteI've tried the Skinnygirl margarita and sangria. I don't really care for them too much. Maybe it's the sweeteners. As for the Sinless products, I would love to try the original margarita mix!
ReplyDeleteThe plain margarita mix sounds awesome...now I want a cocktail!
ReplyDeleteI love an good old original margarita!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the sour mix and make amaretto sours, yum!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the margarita mix!
ReplyDeleteI love fruity margaritas, so the sinless strawberry margarita mix sounds great!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd go with the strawberry margarita mix!
ReplyDeleteI'd probably go with the plain margarita mix. I do like sour but I've been shying away from that. And if it's on the rocks, I definitely prefer the original to anything else. Annnnnd now my mouth is watering for a margarita.
ReplyDeletestrawberry margarita for me!
ReplyDeleteCindy
I'd love to try the strawberry. This sounds awesome!
ReplyDeletesinless sour! I would love to find a way to skip the sugar! Angela
ReplyDeleteI really want to try the sour mix!
ReplyDeletefrom Aimee :)
DeleteDefinitely strawberry margarita!
ReplyDeleteSinless margarita sounds good to me. Karen
ReplyDeleteI would love the original margarita mix! Sounds so yummy!
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Ooh yum! Strawberry marg for me! :D
ReplyDeleteI'd probably go for the strawberry version- gotta get my 3-5 servings of fruit per day somehow!
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to try the strawberry margarita mix! Thanks for reminding me I need to try this. My company actually supplies the packaging for this, so I saw some (empty) containers of it around Christmas and meant to go buy some to try... guess I need a better memory :)
ReplyDeleteOh yum! Definitely sinless marg! Yummy
ReplyDeleteI would have to go for the regular margarita mix. I had never had a margarita in my entire life until after I had my youngest son in August and then I tried one and LOVED it. :) My husband got me hooked.
ReplyDeleteAfter checking the recipes, the sweet and sour mix for sure!
ReplyDeleteThe original sounds great. would love to sit outside with one on a hot summer night!
ReplyDeleteyummmm, the sour mix would be so good!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the sour mix! I've been craving an amaretto sour with a maraschino cherry.
ReplyDeletei think the sour mix would be awesome- perhaps with some Midori ;P
ReplyDeleteI am an original margarita on the rocks kinda girl! Sounds delicious!!
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry margarita sounds good!
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry margarita mix sounds great, a close second is the sour mix!
ReplyDeletethe strawberry margarita mix would be awesome, i am a fruity taste kind of girl!!
ReplyDeleteI would try the regular margarita, even though Very Bad Things happen when I drink tequila.
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely try the regular margarita.
ReplyDeleteoriginal sounds good to me!
ReplyDeleteI love the strawberry!!!
ReplyDeleteThose look so yummy!! I would definitely love the Regular Margarita. However they all sound AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the original margarita mix. I'm with you, not a huge fan of strawberry margaritas.
ReplyDeleteLove an original margarita, and like you, the more salt the better! The bottles look so cool!
ReplyDeleteI'm from Mexico and usually drink my tequila straight. But will definitely like to try the original.
ReplyDeleteOne comment Katie, to rim the glass try to put some lime juice before dipping it in salt, instead of water. You'll like it better.
I love margaritas and would love to try the strawberry mix!
ReplyDeleteJen
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I would just go for the basic mix.
ReplyDeleteThe original sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteHmm, even though I love all kinds of fruits, when it comes to Margaritas, I feel like classic is best! Straight up, on the rocks, mucho salt...I've been meaning to try a low calorie mix for a long time, but I love that this one is all natural! Thanks for the input :)
ReplyDeleteThe original margarita mix! Yum!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the original! Love strawberries but nothing flavored strawberry - weird, I know. Thanks for the contest!
ReplyDeleteStrawberry!
ReplyDeleteI love love love margaritas on the rocks! and I can never find a yummy mix! I would love the original one. I looked-- none sold around here :(
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the original mix--both as a margarita and in the key lime shake recipe you posted :)
ReplyDeleteI am a original rita kinda girl!!!
ReplyDeleteoriginal! With just as much salt as you put! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the strawberry one!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, Yumm! I will take the original margarita mix please!
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry mix sounds sooo good. Although it will probably make me crave Mexican food!
ReplyDeleteThese sound incredible! I'd love to try the traditional mix.
ReplyDeleteI would try the sour....I am still recovering from cinco de mayo or I would try all of them!!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds amazing! I'd try the original.
ReplyDeleteYum. Sounds delicious. Weird, though, that the only two locations anywhere near me are restaurants. I'll be on the lookout, though. I love a good margarita!
ReplyDeleteYum, they all sound good but my first pick would be the original margarita. Awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe regular margarita mix looks great. And I did find a store that carries it 3 blocks from me!
ReplyDeleteI would probably go with the original mix, sour is not my thing and the salt goes much better with the regular. Sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteI love margaritas - original or strawberry. It's all good!
ReplyDeleteWith 6 kids going in a thousand directions......Margaritaville sounds like paradise! I too prefer the original.
ReplyDeleteI am SO stoked about this review! I avoid having a drink because just like you I hate spending that many calories on one but I am really excited to try this! I want to try the Strawberry Margarita Mix, I'm not a huge fan of lemon-lime anything(I know, I know, call me crazy). Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI want to try the original! I'm shocked at the low calories! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with Jerry- I want to try the strawberry!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try just the basic margarita mix!!
ReplyDeleteThe original margarita mix sounds tasty! I love the salt, too :)
ReplyDeleteI love margaritas! Though I'm terrible at mixing cocktails at home as well! To me nothing says vacation like a margarita in my hand :D
ReplyDeleteI think they all sound great, but I think I'd like to try the Sweet & Sour Mix - just to have something a bit different.
ReplyDeleteThis is what I've been searching for! I'm excited about it. There are VERY limited low calorie mixes in the area, but this sounds perfect (because of the ingredients). I'm most excited about the sweet/sour one because we use that as a margarita mix more often than regular margarita mix!
ReplyDeleteYummy- definately the sweet & sour. They all sound great, but I miss sweet & sours!
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry sounds awesome. So much goodness with so little guilt! What could be better?
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry mix sounds awesome to me!
ReplyDeleteI love that you used the mix for a protein shake! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Sounds awesome!
I prefer the original margarita. Key lime Pie shake sounds delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteI have tried other low calorie mixers (I like Baja Bobs!) and would venture to guess that Sinless would be similar. The sour mix sounds good and the website has some pretty interesting recipes. If I won, I'd review on my blog too!
ReplyDeleteSounds yum!! Thanks for including the ingredient list - I'm thrilled to find out that there isn't anything in there that I'm allergic to! Woo hoo!!!! I would choose the original margarita flavor!
ReplyDelete~Judy
Definitely the original margarita flavor!!
ReplyDeleteStrawberry for sure
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I would love to try the original margarita flavor! :)
ReplyDeleteJenn
These sound great! I think I'd prefer the regular margarita mix, however the sweet and sour is intriguing!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd like to try the sour mix. I'm not fond of regular margarita's, but love strawberry, so that would be my second choice... but the sour one really sounds best!
ReplyDeleteI want to try the original margarita mix! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI love a good margarita! I would love to try the sour! Just the same I often avoid margaritas because of the calorie content. I will say that I thought that stevia was an artificial sweetener and "worse" for people (a kin to aspartame etc) than agave (which I thought was natural like honey)? I dunno I guess I have some research to do...
ReplyDeletethe strawberry sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteOne tequila, two tequila, three tequila, Floor!! I'd love to try the origional flavor, por favor!---Jenn D.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the original on the rocks - love tons of salt too! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to try the original flavor! I think I am an original flavor kind of girl too!! EXTRA EXTRA SALT PLEASE!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try all of them! But...if I must choose one, I say the original, on the rocks with lots of salt!
ReplyDeleteEven if I don't win, I am ordering some tonight =)
I would take the strawberry mix but I prefer the Mango margaritas. YUM! Too bad they didn't have Mango flavored or I would order a bottle immediately! But I am willing to try my second favorite, Strawberry :) Thanks Kate!
ReplyDeleteI love Gin & Tonic....so I would love to try the Sweet & Sour mixer! But they all sound good!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the regular margarita mix. Seems like you could use that as a base for other flavors too!
ReplyDeleteI'm in for the regular Margarita mix. I avoid most sweeteners, but it would be nice to try one with stevia versus something artificial. I do miss Margaritas.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I'd have to go with strawberry!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm definitely a margarita girl, so regular margs it is!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely try the regular margarita.. Even the smoothie recipe sounds amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWould Love to try the margarita mix. Sounds Yummy!
ReplyDeleteChrissy
Yummy - Love all margaritas - I think either flavor would be delicious. I'm not a fan of sour mix though (i dont think!).
ReplyDeleteThose look GOOD! I am not a fan of the SkinnyGirl Maragaritas (sadly) and I had lost hope of finding a healthier margarita. I'd love to try the strawberry!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the regular flavor! I haven't really gotten into this whole Stevia craze yet though!
ReplyDeleteThe recipe for Sinless Georgia Peach looks like something right up my alley! Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteThey had a tent set up at one of my races...tried them both and really liked their original :-)
ReplyDeletedefinitely original. I like it on the rocks with salt too. YUM!
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry margarita sounds amazing! Thanks for hosing the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the strawberry.
ReplyDeleteI am not a big drinker, so I think I would want the original, so I could make the key lime smoothie...that looks awesome!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Katie!!!!
~Laura
I'd love to try the regular margarita mix!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to join Team Jerry and try out the strawberry. Frozen strawberry margaritas are my favorite, though I haven't had one in ages because of the calories. Or maybe I'll go crazy and mix the lime and strawberry together!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the regular margarita flavor. I love your blog although I don't have one of my own. I would still love to win this. My e-mail is dandiful@hotmail.com. Thanks! Veronica
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the original mix. Sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteI would like the regular flavor. It sounds delicious. I don't drink margaritas because of the calories either. Thanks for the giveaway!! My email is suepado@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteWould love to try the sweet and sour.
ReplyDeleteI have also tried the Skinnygirl cocktails and thought they were disgusting! This sounds much better! I would love to try the Strawberry Margarita one! :)
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry sounds yumm, would love to they that one :)
ReplyDeleteStrawberry for sure. I have not had a maragrita in FOREVER
ReplyDeleteReg margarita for me please! :)
ReplyDeleteSTRAWBABY, BERRY! Oops... I mean, STRAWBERRY, BABY!! :)
ReplyDelete~~Aundrea P.~~
Strawberry sounds delish!!! I am so excited to try something new! I've been so inspired by reading your blog. I found it on Pinterest and have been following you for months. I am finally down 30 lbs and have taken up running :) YOu are such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the original mix. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! Margaritas used to be drink of choice too until I also discovered how many calories they had! It took me 3 years to lose 135 pounds and I don't think I've had a single one in 3 years! My favorite was always frozen strawberry margaritas. I'll have to see if they sell them near me and splurge for a special occasion!
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to try the Sin-less Basic Margarita mix. I LOVE margaritas, but cant justify the calories when I go out to dinner.
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry mix looks really good!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool! I'd love to try the strawberry mix!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the strawberry mix!
ReplyDeleteStrawberry mix would be my favorite!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Tessa, not unknown, btw.
ReplyDeleteLOVE margaritas, but like you, never drink them anymore. It's hard to justify all those calories, so I would love to try this mix!
ReplyDeleteStrawberry sounds really good! There is actually a store that has the mix not too far from where I live, I'm going to have to try it!!!
ReplyDeleteI really want to try the strawberry flavor!
ReplyDeleteI really want to try the strawberry:)
ReplyDeleteOriginal on the rocks sounds PERFECT to me!!!
ReplyDelete-Jessica
The strawberry one sounds like something that I would love to try!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the original! :)
ReplyDeleteI love fishbowls too!! lol but the orignal sounds amazing, cant wait to look for it in my area.
ReplyDeleteI think i would like the strawberry the best! excited to try it. especially in the summer time. yum!
ReplyDeleteThe regular margarita, but I would love to try it frozen...
ReplyDeleteThis makes me so happy to hear!! I LOVE margaritas but have stop drinking them because of the calories. Orifinal would be the one I would love to try :)
ReplyDeletePlain old margarita on the rocks is my favorite! Mmmm! Thanks for the heads up, I've never heard of these.
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the traditional. Like you, my favorite margarita is a classic "on the rocks."
ReplyDeleteI think most margaritas are way too sweet, so this mix sounds perfect. Just lemon and lime juice and a little bit of stevia. Yum!
The sweet and sour mix sounds really good but sometimes I like to have something a little fruity so I would try that Strawberry Margarita :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. - Your key lime pie smoothie sounds and looks delicious!!
I would like to try the traditional margarita. Sounds so good right about now! :)
ReplyDeleteOriginal is my pick! Cant wait.to try it....so.glad.i.found.your blog
ReplyDeleteSinless Appletini!!! I have never calculated the calories of a regular appletini.. not sure I want to know because I can never have just one
ReplyDeleteThe sour one, but they all sound good!
ReplyDeleteI like the original Margarita!!
ReplyDeleteThe Strawberry one sounds yummy! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the original Margarita!! :)
ReplyDeleteOriginal sounds perfect to me!!
ReplyDeleteI like the original mix! Similar to you i prefer regular margaritas on the rocks minus the salt :)
ReplyDeleteI think the strawberry sounds perfect! But I'd love the original to try with your shake recipe! Both sounds good!
ReplyDeleteI would choose the original margarita mix. I too do not like to drink margaritas because of the high calories. I would love to try lover calorie margaritas that taste great!
ReplyDeleteI love margaritas and I think the strawberry one sounds great! I would probably blend it in ice with some frozen strawberries! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI think I would try the original first, for a baseline, but they all sound great to me!!
ReplyDeleteBased on your review I think I'd like the original'
ReplyDeleteYumm! They all sound so good but I love strawberry, so I would love to try the strawberry margarita!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the strawberry mix.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Bass
As my favorite alcoholic drink is an Amaretto Stone Sour, I would probably like the Sweet and Sour mix the best... but I do love a good plain margarita every now and again!
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