Emulsifier Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Summer in a glass doesn't get much more refreshing than this blended watermelon margarita, built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Fresh watermelon gets blended and strained into a bright, naturally sweet juice that forms the backbone of the drink — no artificial mixers, no store-bought sour mix, and absolutely nothing you can't pronounce. A touch of honey steps in as the sweetener, keeping everything clean and straightforward while balancing the tartness of fresh-squeezed lime. The 100% agave blanco tequila is key here, since it's naturally free of additives and lets the fruit flavors genuinely shine. Shaking it hard over ice gives you that perfectly chilled, slightly frothy texture that makes a great margarita so satisfying. The salted rim and watermelon wedge garnish make it feel like something you'd order at a rooftop bar, but you're making it at home with total control over every ingredient that goes into it.
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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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