Turkey Free Paleo Margarita
A well-made margarita is one of life's great pleasures, and this version delivers that bright, citrusy punch without any of the overly sweet, artificial mixers that sneak into most bar pours. The secret here is a quick honey syrup ā just honey and water stirred together over low heat ā which gives the drink a natural, rounded sweetness that triple sec simply can't match. Fresh-squeezed lime and orange juice do the heavy lifting on flavor, so every sip tastes clean and genuinely refreshing. Blanco tequila made from 100% agave keeps things pure and paleo-friendly, with no hidden additives or grain-based fillers to worry about. A vigorous shake over ice gets everything perfectly chilled and slightly frothy before it's strained over fresh rocks. Whether you rim the glass with coarse salt or keep it plain, this is the kind of cocktail that feels like a real treat without straying from whole-food ingredients.
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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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