Chicken Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Fresh, fruity, and genuinely refreshing, this watermelon margarita is the kind of drink that makes any warm afternoon feel like a celebration. Ripe watermelon gets blended smooth and strained into pure, vibrant juice that forms the backbone of the cocktail — no artificial mixers, no mystery syrups. A touch of honey steps in as the natural sweetener, keeping everything clean and grain-free while still delivering that perfect balance of sweet and tart. Fresh lime juice and a salted rim bring the classic margarita spirit without any of the processed shortcuts. The whole thing comes together in minutes with just a blender and a cocktail shaker, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the drink. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive at a backyard gathering but is secretly effortless to pull off.
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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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