Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Mango Margarita
There is something undeniably refreshing about a margarita made entirely from real, whole ingredients — no neon-colored mixers, no mystery syrups, just fruit, citrus, and a good blanco tequila. Fresh mango gets blended with honey, lime juice, and a splash of orange juice to create a naturally sweet, vibrantly golden base that tastes like summer in a glass. A pinch of sea salt goes right into the blend, deepening the flavor before it even hits the salted rim. Straining the purée through a fine mesh strainer gives the final drink a silky, smooth texture without any fibrous pulp getting in the way. Conventional margarita mixes are notorious for hiding artificial sweeteners and synthetic citrus flavoring, so building this one from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. It's the kind of cocktail that feels a little fancy but comes together in just a few minutes with a blender and a handful of fresh ingredients. Serve it over ice with a mango slice on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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