Celery Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Few summer drinks hit as hard as a fresh watermelon margarita, and this one is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients that feel as good as they taste. Ripe watermelon gets blended and strained into a silky, jewel-red juice that forms the backbone of the cocktail — no artificial mixers, no mystery syrups, just pure fruit flavor. A squeeze of fresh lime and a touch of honey round out the sweetness, while 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things crisp and bright. The salted rim adds that classic savory contrast that makes every sip feel intentional and balanced. Since every ingredient here is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, there's zero guesswork about what's going into your glass. It comes together in minutes with a blender and a cocktail shaker, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for backyard gatherings or a solo happy hour treat. Garnish with a wedge of watermelon and a lime slice, and it looks as stunning as it tastes.
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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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