Legume Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — fresh watermelon blended smooth, strained for a silky-clean juice, then shaken with bright lime, a touch of honey, and a good blanco tequila. The result is a cocktail that tastes like it came from a high-end beach bar, but you made it in your own kitchen in minutes. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scan labels for hidden legume derivatives or worry about bean-based fillers sneaking into your drink. The honey steps in as a natural sweetener that keeps things grain- and legume-free without sacrificing any of that sweet-tart balance. A salted rim and a wedge of fresh watermelon on the glass make it feel genuinely festive, whether you're hosting a backyard crowd or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon. Shake it hard, pour it over plenty of ice, and drink it immediately while it's ice-cold and perfectly fresh.

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Ingredients

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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