MSG Free Paleo Margarita
A classic margarita is one of those drinks that feels like pure celebration in a glass, and this version delivers all that bright, citrusy magic without any of the artificial additives hiding in commercial cocktail mixes. The sweetness here comes from a quick honey syrup ā just honey and water stirred together on the stove ā which gives the drink a clean, floral depth that triple sec or processed sweeteners simply can't match. Fresh lime juice and a splash of fresh orange juice do all the heavy lifting on flavor, so every sip tastes genuinely vibrant rather than artificially punchy. A 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things pure and straightforward, with no additives or fillers to worry about. Shaking everything hard over ice until the shaker frosts over is the move that ties it all together, giving you that perfectly chilled, slightly frothy texture. Salt the rim if you like, squeeze in a lime wedge, and you've got a cocktail that's as clean and honest 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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