Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Skinny Margarita
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this margarita skips the neon-green bottled mix entirely in favor of real ingredients that actually taste like something. Fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, and a quick honey syrup do all the heavy lifting ā no mystery sweeteners, no synthetic citrus flavoring, just clean and vibrant cocktail energy. The honey syrup takes barely two minutes on the stovetop, and once it cools you're just a shaker and some ice away from something that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Blanco tequila keeps things crisp and light, letting the citrus shine rather than getting buried under artificial sweetness. A salted rim and a lime wedge on the glass make it feel like something you'd order at a really good bar ā except you made it yourself, and you know exactly what went into it. It's the kind of drink that makes you wonder why anyone ever reaches for a premade mix in the first place.
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2 servings
For the honey syrup
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp water
For the margarita
- 3 oz blanco tequila
- 2 oz fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
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 1ā2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes before using.
- 2
If salting the rims, run a lime wedge around the edge of each glass, then press the rim into a shallow plate of coarse salt to coat.
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