Citric Acid Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — sweet, juicy watermelon blended smooth and shaken with blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and a touch of honey for just the right balance. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, margaritas can feel completely off the table since so many mixes and bottled juices rely on it as a preservative or flavor enhancer. This recipe sidesteps all of that by using real, whole ingredients: fresh-blended watermelon, hand-squeezed lime, and 100% agave tequila with nothing hidden in the label. Straining the watermelon purée through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, vibrant juice that shakes up beautifully without any gritty texture. The salted rim adds a savory contrast that makes every sip taste like a proper craft cocktail, not a shortcut. Serve it over fresh ice with a lime wedge and a little watermelon garnish, and it looks as good 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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