Lactose Free Paleo Margarita
A classic margarita is already a crowd-pleaser, but this version swaps out the usual triple sec and simple syrup for fresh orange juice and a quick honey syrup that comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop. The result is a brighter, more natural cocktail that skips the dairy entirely ā no cream, no butter-washed spirits, nothing to worry about there. Fresh lime juice from real limes and 100% agave blanco tequila do the heavy lifting, giving you that sharp, citrusy backbone that makes a great margarita so satisfying. The honey syrup adds just enough sweetness to round out the tartness without tipping into cloying territory. A salt-rimmed rocks glass and a lime wedge finish things off the right way. Whether you're mixing for a dinner party or just a Tuesday night wind-down, this is the kind of cocktail that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did.
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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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