Macadamia Free Paleo Margarita
A classic margarita gets a clean, whole-food upgrade here, swapping out the usual triple sec and refined simple syrup for fresh orange juice and a quick honey syrup you make yourself in about two minutes. The result is bright, citrusy, and just sweet enough ā the kind of drink that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Blanco tequila made from 100% agave keeps things pure and unfussy, while freshly squeezed lime and orange juice bring a vibrancy that bottled mixes simply can't match. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down and gives the cocktail that perfectly diluted, frosty texture you want in a great margarita. The optional salt rim adds a savory contrast that makes every sip pop. It's naturally free of processed sweeteners, artificial flavors, and any of the nut-based liqueurs that can sneak into cocktail recipes ā just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do.
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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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