Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Margarita
Most store-bought margarita mixes are loaded with synthetic dyes and artificial flavors that have no business being in your glass. This version keeps things clean and genuinely delicious by leaning on 100% agave blanco tequila, freshly squeezed lime and orange juice, and a quick honey syrup you whip up in about two minutes on the stovetop. Every drop of color and sweetness comes from real ingredients ā no neon green mix, no mystery additives. The honey syrup is a brilliant swap for simple syrup, adding a subtle floral depth that makes the whole drink feel a little more elevated. A vigorous shake over ice gets everything perfectly chilled and diluted, so the balance of tart citrus and gentle sweetness lands exactly right. Rim the glass with coarse salt if you like, tuck in a lime wedge, and you have a cocktail that looks and tastes like it came from a serious bar ā made entirely in your own kitchen.
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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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