Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Mango Margarita
Bright, tropical, and completely from scratch, this frozen mango margarita is the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a vacation. Every drop of color in that gorgeous golden glass comes straight from real fruit — fresh mango, lime, and orange juice — with zero dyes, artificial flavors, or mystery additives hiding in a store-bought mix. That matters more than you might think, because most premade margarita mixes and flavored syrups are loaded with synthetic colorings that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, a ripe mango and a drizzle of honey do all the heavy lifting, delivering natural sweetness and that vivid sunset hue without any shortcuts. Blending everything together and then straining through a fine mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth, frothy texture that feels genuinely cocktail-bar quality. The salt rim is optional but highly recommended — that little hit of sea salt against the sweet-tart mango is absolutely the move. Serve it over fresh ice with a mango slice and lime wedge, and you've got a showstopper that's as clean as it is delicious.
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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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