Dairy Free Paleo Skinny Margarita
A classic margarita is already a pretty dairy-free-friendly drink, but many bar versions sneak in sugary syrups or mystery mixers that muddy the whole experience. This one keeps things clean and bright, leaning on fresh lime juice, a splash of orange juice, and a quick honey syrup you whip up in under two minutes on the stovetop. The result is a cocktail that tastes genuinely citrusy and refreshing rather than artificially sweet. Blanco tequila is the star here, and letting it shine through the natural fruit flavors is exactly the point. A salted rim is optional but highly recommended ā that contrast of briny and tart is what takes it from good to great. Shake it hard until the shaker frosts over, strain over fresh ice, and you've got a restaurant-quality margarita that's as wholesome as a cocktail can get.
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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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