Caffeine Free Paleo Margarita

Total time8 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time3 min

4.6

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A classic margarita gets a clean, wholesome upgrade here, swapping out the usual triple sec and refined simple syrup for fresh-squeezed citrus and a quick honey syrup you make in minutes on the stovetop. The result is bright, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet — honestly better than most bar versions. Because the sweetness comes entirely from honey dissolved in water, there's no processed sugar or artificial anything sneaking into your glass. The 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things pure, and the combination of fresh lime and orange juice gives it that layered citrus punch that bottled mixes can never quite replicate. Shaking it hard over ice gets everything perfectly chilled and diluted, so it hits the glass smooth and frosty. Salt the rim if you like, squeeze in a lime wedge, and you've got a cocktail that feels indulgent without compromising a thing.

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Ingredients

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 ½ 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 2–3 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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