Capsaicin Free Paleo Margarita
A classic margarita is one of those drinks that feels instantly festive, and this version delivers all the bright, citrusy punch you want without any of the heat concerns that can sneak in through flavored salts, spicy rim blends, or commercial sour mixes. The sweetness here comes from a quick honey syrup made with just honey and water ā it dissolves beautifully and adds a rounded, floral note that plays perfectly against the tartness of fresh lime and orange juice. Using 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things clean and authentic, and squeezing your own citrus means you know exactly what's going in the glass. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast and gives you that satisfying frosty shaker moment before straining into a salt-rimmed rocks glass. The result is crisp, balanced, and genuinely refreshing ā the kind of cocktail that disappears quickly and earns requests for a second round. Whether you're hosting or just unwinding on a weeknight, this is a reliable, crowd-pleasing pour that doesn't require a trip to a specialty bar.
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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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