Paraben Free Paleo Margarita
A classic margarita gets a clean, whole-food makeover here, swapping out the usual triple sec and refined sugar for fresh-squeezed citrus and a quick honey syrup you make yourself in about two minutes. The result is a bright, tangy cocktail that tastes even better than the original ā balanced, naturally sweet, and genuinely refreshing. Because every ingredient is straightforward and recognizable, you sidestep the synthetic additives and preservatives that show up in many commercial mixers and flavored liqueurs. The honey syrup comes together fast on the stovetop, and the rest is just a good shake over ice. Using 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things clean on the spirits side, while fresh lime and orange juice deliver real citrus flavor that no bottled mix can match. Rim the glass with coarse salt if you like that classic contrast, or skip it and let the honey and citrus shine on their own. It's the kind of cocktail you can feel genuinely good about pouring.
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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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