High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Few cocktails capture the feeling of summer quite like a cold, fruit-forward margarita, and this one delivers big flavor without a drop of corn syrup anywhere near the glass. Fresh watermelon gets blended and strained into a vibrant, naturally sweet juice that does all the heavy lifting, so there's no need for the sugary mixes that typically sneak high fructose corn syrup into your drink. A spoonful of honey steps in as the sweetener, keeping everything clean and real while complementing the fruit beautifully. The tequila is 100% agave — no blended shortcuts — and fresh lime juice brings that essential tart brightness that makes a margarita sing. A salted rim, a shake over ice, and you've got a cocktail that looks and tastes like something from a proper bar, made entirely from ingredients you can actually pronounce. It's the kind of drink that's just as impressive at a backyard cookout as it is on a quiet Friday evening, and it comes together in minutes.
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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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