Barley Free Paleo Mango Margarita

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

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Ripe mango, fresh citrus, good tequila, and a touch of honey — this blended margarita is the kind of drink that tastes like a vacation in a glass. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which means no mystery additives, no grain-derived fillers, and absolutely no barley sneaking in through flavored syrups or pre-made mixes. The mango gets blended smooth with honey and a pinch of sea salt before the tequila, lime, and orange juice join the party, creating a frothy, vibrant base that's strained for a silky-clean finish. That straining step is what separates this from a chunky smoothie — you get all the tropical sweetness with a proper cocktail texture. A salted rim and a fresh mango garnish take it from weeknight treat to something you'd proudly serve at a dinner party. It's naturally gluten-free by design, not by substitution, so there's no compromise on flavor whatsoever.

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Ingredients

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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