Nightshade Free Paleo Mango Margarita
Ripe mango, fresh citrus, good tequila, and a touch of honey — this blended margarita is a genuinely vibrant cocktail that tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass. Because nightshade-free drinking can get tricky with pre-made mixes (many sneak in unexpected additives or spice blends that don't belong), building this one from scratch means you know exactly what's going in. The mango purée is blended smooth and then strained through a fine mesh strainer, so you get a silky, frothy drink without any fibrous texture getting in the way. Fresh lime and orange juice keep things bright and tangy, while the honey rounds out the sweetness without refined sugar. A salted rim and a mango garnish make it feel genuinely bar-worthy, even though the whole process is straightforward enough for a weeknight. This is the kind of cocktail that disappears fast, so consider doubling the batch before your guests even ask.
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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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