Black Pepper Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — fresh watermelon blended smooth, spiked with 100% agave blanco tequila, and brightened with real lime juice and a touch of honey. The whole thing comes together in a blender and a cocktail shaker, no fancy bar equipment required. Straining the watermelon purée through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, vibrant juice that shakes up beautifully without any pulpy texture getting in the way. A sea salt rim adds that classic savory contrast, and since the recipe calls for fine sea salt rather than any spiced or seasoned blends, it's completely free of the one ingredient you're avoiding. Honey steps in as a gentle natural sweetener that plays perfectly with the fruit without muddying the fresh flavors. Garnish with a lime wedge and a little watermelon slice and you've got a cocktail that looks as good as it tastes — ideal for a backyard gathering or a solo happy hour when you just need something cold and refreshing.
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2 servings
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 oz blanco tequila (100% agave)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more for the rim
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus extra for serving
For serving
- 2 lime wedges, for rimming and garnish
- 2 small watermelon wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Spread a thin layer of fine sea salt on a small flat plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each rocks glass, then press the rim into the salt to coat. Fill each glass with fresh ice and set aside.
- 2
Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 20–30 seconds. Pour the watermelon purée through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup or bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible; discard the solids. You should have about 1 cup of strained watermelon juice.
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