Carrageenan Free Paleo Mango Margarita
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this blended mango margarita is the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a vacation. Ripe mango is pureed with honey, fresh lime juice, and orange juice before being combined with blanco tequila and blended until frothy — no artificial sweeteners, no mystery additives, just real fruit doing all the heavy lifting. Many store-bought margarita mixes and flavored syrups sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that can be hard to spot on a label, so making everything from scratch here is a genuine win. Straining the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth pour without any fibrous pulp, which means the texture is clean and cocktail-worthy rather than smoothie-thick. The salt-rimmed glass and fresh mango garnish push it firmly into "impressive enough for guests" territory, even though the whole process is surprisingly simple. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what's going into your glass.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!