Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Margarita
A classic margarita gets a clean, whole-food makeover here, swapping out the usual triple sec and processed simple syrup for fresh-squeezed citrus and a quick honey syrup you make yourself in about two minutes. The result is bright, tangy, and just sweet enough ā honestly better than most bar versions. Because every ingredient is straightforward and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. The honey syrup comes together fast on the stovetop, and once it's cooled, you're just shaking everything together with ice and straining into a salt-rimmed rocks glass. Fresh lime juice does the heavy lifting on flavor, while a splash of orange juice adds a subtle sweetness that rounds everything out beautifully. It's the kind of cocktail that feels effortless to make but genuinely impressive to serve.
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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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