Vegetarian Paleo Mango Margarita
Fresh ripe mango gets blended with tequila, lime, orange juice, and a touch of honey to create a margarita that tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass. The fruit does the heavy lifting here — no artificial mixers, no corn syrup, just real ingredients that come together into something bright, frothy, and genuinely refreshing. Running the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer is the move that separates this from a chunky smoothie situation, giving you a silky, restaurant-quality pour every single time. A salted rim and fresh mango garnish take it from casual to impressive without any extra effort. Since everything going into the blender is whole food and plant-based, this is a cocktail you can feel good about serving to a crowd with mixed dietary needs — no animal products, no hidden additives. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch before guests arrive.
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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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