Chestnut Free Paleo Margarita
A classic margarita gets a clean, whole-food makeover here, swapping out the usual triple sec and refined simple syrup for fresh orange juice and a quick honey syrup you make in minutes on the stovetop. The result is bright, citrusy, and just sweet enough ā everything you want in a margarita without any of the processed additives that can sneak into store-bought mixes or commercial liqueurs. Blanco tequila made from 100% agave keeps things pure and naturally free from grain-based fillers, while fresh-squeezed lime and orange juice do all the heavy lifting on flavor. Shaking the cocktail hard over ice until the shaker frosts up is the move that gives you that perfectly chilled, slightly diluted sip that makes a great margarita so satisfying. A salted rim is optional but honestly recommended ā the contrast with the tart citrus is hard to beat. This is the kind of drink that feels effortlessly impressive whether you're making it for a dinner party or just a quiet evening at home.
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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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