Carrageenan Free Paleo Margarita
A well-made margarita is one of life's great pleasures, and this version delivers that bright, citrusy punch without any of the additives hiding in commercial cocktail mixes or flavored syrups. Many store-bought mixers and even some flavored liqueurs sneak in thickeners and stabilizers ā including carrageenan ā so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. Here, a quick honey syrup replaces refined sugar, giving the drink a subtle floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of fresh-squeezed lime and orange juice. The 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things clean and bright, with no mystery ingredients to worry about. Shaking it hard over ice gets everything perfectly chilled and slightly frothy, the way a great margarita should be. A salted rim and a lime wedge on the glass make it feel like a proper cocktail hour, whether you're hosting friends or just treating yourself on a Tuesday.
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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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