Black Pepper Free Paleo Skinny Margarita
A bright, citrus-forward margarita that tastes like summer in a glass, this one skips the sugary store-bought mixes entirely in favor of real ingredients you can feel good about. Blanco tequila, freshly squeezed lime and orange juice, and a quick honey syrup do all the heavy lifting here ā no artificial sweeteners, no grain-based fillers, and absolutely nothing that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding black pepper. The honey syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, and it adds a gentle floral sweetness that balances the tart citrus beautifully. Shaking everything over ice until the shaker frosts up is the kind of small step that makes a big difference in texture and temperature. A salted rim and a fresh lime wedge are optional, but they turn this into a proper cocktail-hour moment. It's clean, it's refreshing, and it proves you don't need a complicated ingredient list to make something genuinely impressive.
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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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