Nutmeg Free Paleo Mango Margarita

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Ripe mango, fresh citrus, good tequila, and a touch of honey — this blended margarita is pure tropical refreshment with zero fuss. The blender does the heavy lifting, turning fresh mango into a silky purée that gives the drink its gorgeous color and natural sweetness without any syrups or artificial additives. Straining the mixture through a fine mesh sieve is the secret move here, pulling out the fibrous pulp so you're left with a smooth, frothy cocktail that feels almost luxurious in the glass. A salted rim and a squeeze of fresh lime bring just enough contrast to keep every sip bright and balanced. Warm-weather spice blends and pre-made cocktail mixes often sneak in unexpected ingredients, so building this one from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a beachside bar but comes together right in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

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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