MSG 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. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which means you can sip without a second thought about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your cocktail. Blending the mango with honey and sea salt first creates a silky-smooth purée that gives the drink a naturally sweet, tropical backbone before the tequila and citrus even enter the picture. Straining the mixture through a fine mesh strainer is the move that separates this from a chunky smoothie — you get all that bright mango flavor with a clean, pourable texture. The lime and orange juice bring just enough tartness to balance the sweetness, and the salted rim ties everything together in the best way. It's a crowd-pleasing pitcher cocktail waiting to happen, and since it's built entirely from fresh fruit and pantry staples, you know exactly what's in every sip.
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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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