Chicken Free Paleo Margarita
A well-made margarita is one of life's great pleasures, and this version delivers the real deal ā bright, citrusy, and just sweet enough without leaning on any artificial mixers. The secret is a quick honey syrup made from just honey and water, which dissolves smoothly and adds a natural depth that store-bought simple syrup can't quite match. Fresh lime juice and a splash of fresh orange juice do all the heavy lifting on flavor, so every sip tastes clean and vibrant. A 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things pure and ingredient-conscious, which is exactly what you want when you're being mindful about what goes into your glass. Shaking it hard over ice for a full 15ā20 seconds gives you that perfectly chilled, slightly frothy texture that makes a margarita feel like a proper cocktail. A salted rim is optional, but it adds that classic contrast that takes the whole drink over the top. Mix up a batch, garnish with a lime wedge, and you've got a crowd-pleasing cocktail that's as clean and straightforward as it gets.
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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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