Coconut Free Paleo Mango Margarita
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. The whole thing comes together in a blender, so you get a smooth, frothy texture without any fuss. Many store-bought margarita mixes and flavored cocktail syrups sneak in coconut-derived ingredients or coconut sugar, which makes this from-scratch approach a genuinely refreshing alternative. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can sip without second-guessing the label on anything. Blending the mango with honey and salt first creates a naturally sweet, velvety purée that carries the tequila and citrus beautifully, and straining it through a fine mesh sieve gives the final drink a clean, polished finish. The salted rim and fresh garnishes are optional but highly recommended — they take it from great to genuinely impressive.
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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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