Chestnut Free Paleo Mango Margarita
Ripe mango, fresh citrus, good tequila, and a touch of honey come together in a blended cocktail that tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass. The whole thing is built from whole, unprocessed ingredients — no syrups from a bottle, no mystery additives, just fruit, juice, and a clean blanco tequila that keeps it paleo-friendly without sacrificing any of the fun. Blending the mango with honey and sea salt before adding the liquids is the move here, creating a silky purée that gives the drink its gorgeous body and natural sweetness. Straining through a fine mesh sieve removes the fibrous pulp so every sip is smooth and frothy rather than chunky. The salt rim is optional but highly recommended — it sharpens the lime and makes the mango flavor pop in the best way. This is the kind of drink you make when you want something that feels indulgent but is actually made entirely of real food. Serve it immediately over fresh ice while it's still cold and frothy.
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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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