Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Margarita
Most bottled margarita mixes are loaded with synthetic sweeteners, artificial citrus flavoring, and preservatives that have no business being in your glass. This version keeps things completely clean by leaning on real ingredients ā fresh-squeezed lime juice, a splash of fresh orange juice, and a simple honey syrup made right on the stovetop in minutes. The result is a bright, tangy cocktail with a natural sweetness that actually tastes like fruit instead of a laboratory. Using 100% agave blanco tequila is the key move here, since it brings clean, smooth flavor without any additives sneaking in through the back door. Shaking it hard over ice gives you that perfectly chilled, slightly frothy texture that makes a great margarita so satisfying. Whether you rim the glass with coarse salt or keep it bare, this is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a pre-made mix in the first place.
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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)
- 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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