Legume Free Paleo Skinny Margarita
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly light, this margarita skips the sugary store-bought mix in favor of real ingredients that actually taste like something. Fresh lime juice and a splash of orange juice do all the heavy lifting, while a quick honey syrup adds just enough sweetness without any processed syrups or additives. Blanco tequila keeps things clean and crisp, making every sip feel like a proper cocktail rather than a neon-colored slushie. Legume-free drinking can get complicated when pre-made mixes sneak in unexpected fillers or natural flavors of unknown origin, so making it from scratch like this is genuinely the smarter move. The honey syrup comes together in under two minutes on the stovetop, and the whole drink is shaken and ready before you've even finished salting the rim. Serve it over fresh ice with a lime wedge and you've got a cocktail that looks and tastes like something from a good bar ā made entirely in your own kitchen.
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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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