Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Mango Margarita
Ripe mango, fresh citrus, good tequila, and a touch of honey — this frozen-style margarita is the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a vacation. Every ingredient here is plant-based or spirit-based, which means it naturally sidesteps the mammal-derived products that people managing alpha-gal syndrome need to avoid. No dairy, no mammalian meat byproducts, no hidden gelatin or cream — just fruit, juice, and a blender doing all the heavy lifting. The honey adds a subtle floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the tart lime and bright orange juice, while the blended-then-strained technique gives you a silky, frothy texture without any fibrous pulp getting in the way. Salting the rim is optional but highly recommended — that little hit of sea salt makes the mango flavor pop in the best possible way. It's a genuinely impressive cocktail that happens to be completely safe to sip without a second thought.
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2 servings
- 1 cup fresh mango, cubed (from about 1 large ripe mango)
- 3 oz (6 tbsp) blanco tequila
- 2 oz (4 tbsp) fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 oz (2 tbsp) fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more for rimming
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for serving
For serving
- lime wedges, for rimming and garnish (optional)
- fresh mango slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If salting the rims, run a lime wedge around the edge of each rocks glass, then press the rim into a small plate of fine sea salt to coat. Fill the glasses with fresh ice and set aside.
- 2
Combine the mango cubes, honey, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. The purée should be thick and uniform with no visible chunks.
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