Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Margarita
A well-made margarita is one of life's great pleasures, and this version delivers the real deal ā bright, citrusy, and perfectly balanced without a drop of anything that could cause concern. The secret is a quick honey syrup that replaces the typical triple sec or orange liqueur, which can sometimes contain mammalian-derived additives that people managing alpha-gal syndrome need to avoid. Fresh lime juice and a splash of fresh orange juice bring all the citrus complexity you'd expect from a classic, while 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things clean and straightforward. Shaking it hard over ice gives you that frosty, slightly diluted texture that makes a great margarita so refreshing. The honey syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, and you'll have a little left over to sweeten your next drink. Salt the rim if you like, squeeze in a lime wedge, and you've got a cocktail that feels genuinely festive and completely worry-free.
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2 servings
For the honey syrup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
For the margarita
- 4 oz blanco tequila (100% agave)
- 2 oz fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 Ā½ tbsp honey syrup (from above)Ingredient note
Some syrups contain refined sugars processed with bone char. Choose organic or maple syrup to be safe.
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for serving
For serving
- coarse salt, for rimming (optional)
- 2 lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 2ā3 minutes before using. You will have about 3 tbsp of honey syrup; use 1 1/2 tbsp for this recipe and reserve the rest.
- 2
If rimming the glasses, run a lime wedge around the rim of each rocks glass, then press the rim into a small plate of coarse salt to coat.
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