Gluten Free Paleo Margarita

Total time8 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time3 min

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A classic margarita is already a pretty clean drink, but this version takes it a step further by swapping out the usual triple sec or store-bought sour mix for real ingredients you can actually feel good about. Fresh lime juice, a splash of orange juice, and a quick honey syrup made from just honey and water do all the heavy lifting here — no refined sugars, no mystery additives, just bright citrus and natural sweetness. The 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things pure, and that distinction matters since it means no added sugars or grain-based fillers sneaking into your glass. You shake everything hard over ice until the shaker frosts over, which gives you that perfectly chilled, slightly diluted texture that makes a great margarita so satisfying. A salted rim is optional but honestly recommended — the contrast with the tart lime and floral honey is hard to beat. This is the kind of cocktail that feels like a treat without any of the ingredient compromises, and it comes together in just a few minutes once your honey syrup has cooled.

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Ingredients

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 ½ 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 2–3 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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