Caffeine Free Paleo Skinny Margarita
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly light, this margarita is the kind of drink that tastes like a warm evening on a patio. Instead of relying on sugary store-bought mixers or artificially flavored syrups, it gets its sweetness from a quick honey syrup made with just honey and water ā two ingredients you already have on hand. Fresh lime juice and a splash of fresh orange juice do the heavy lifting on flavor, giving you that bold, tangy punch without anything processed or unnecessary. The whole thing is shaken over ice until frosty and strained into a salt-rimmed glass for a cocktail that looks and tastes genuinely impressive. Because every ingredient here is naturally caffeine-free ā no energy drink mixers, no cold brew additions, no tea-based liqueurs ā you can sip without any second-guessing. It's a clean, paleo-friendly take on a classic that proves you don't need a lot of extras to make something seriously good.
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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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