Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Skinny Margarita
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this margarita skips the sugary store-bought mixes entirely and leans on fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, and a quick honey syrup you make in minutes on the stove. That matters more than you might think ā most bottled margarita mixes and flavored syrups sneak in preservatives, including nitrate and nitrite compounds, that have no business being in your cocktail glass. Here, every ingredient is clean and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're sipping. The honey syrup comes together with just honey and water, dissolving in a minute or two before you even pick up the shaker. Blanco tequila keeps things crisp and light, and the combination of lime and orange gives you that classic sweet-tart balance without any artificial shortcuts. A salted rim and a fresh lime wedge on the side make it feel like something you'd order at a great restaurant ā except you made it yourself, and it's better.
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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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