Coconut Free Paleo Margarita
A well-made margarita is one of life's great pleasures, and this version delivers everything you want ā bright citrus, a clean tequila backbone, and just the right touch of sweetness. Instead of reaching for a sugary store-bought mix or triple sec, this recipe swaps in a quick honey syrup made from just honey and water, plus a splash of fresh orange juice to round out the flavor naturally. The result is a cocktail that tastes genuinely fresh and balanced, with none of the artificial aftertaste that bottled mixes tend to leave behind. Many commercial margarita mixes and flavored liqueurs contain additives or sweeteners derived from unexpected sources, so making everything from scratch here keeps things clean and simple. A 100% agave blanco tequila is the move ā it's bright and slightly grassy, which plays beautifully against the tartness of freshly squeezed lime. Shake it hard until the shaker frosts over, strain over fresh ice, and you've got a cocktail that genuinely rivals anything a bartender would hand you. Salt the rim if you're feeling festive, squeeze in that lime wedge, and enjoy.
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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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