Gelatin 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. Everything here is completely fruit- and spirit-based, so there's zero concern about hidden animal-derived thickeners or setting agents that sometimes sneak into flavored cocktail mixes and syrups. The honey steps in as a natural sweetener that blends seamlessly into the mango purée, giving the drink a smooth, lush body without anything processed. Blending the mango first and then straining through a fine mesh strainer is the move that makes this feel polished and bar-quality rather than chunky or heavy. Fresh lime and orange juice keep the brightness sharp and clean, balancing the sweetness of the fruit beautifully. Serve it over ice with a salted rim and a mango slice on the glass, and it looks every bit as good as it tastes.
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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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