Gelatin Free Paleo Skinny Margarita
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly light, this margarita is the kind of drink that makes any evening feel like a celebration. Instead of the sugary store-bought mixes that often sneak in unexpected additives, this version keeps things clean with fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, and a quick honey syrup you whip up in under two minutes on the stovetop. The result is a naturally sweetened cocktail that lets the blanco tequila actually shine rather than getting buried under artificial flavors. Shaking it hard over ice gives you that perfectly chilled, slightly frothy texture that makes a great margarita so satisfying. A salted rim and a wedge of lime on the glass take it from weeknight treat to something that looks genuinely impressive. It comes together fast, uses only a handful of real ingredients, and tastes like something you'd order at a really good restaurant ā except you made it yourself.
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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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