Low Iodine Paleo Watermelon Margarita

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

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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 and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of whole, unprocessed ingredients, which is exactly what makes it such a smart choice when you're watching your iodine intake. Processed mixers, flavored syrups, and store-bought margarita mixes are notorious for hiding additives you'd rather avoid, but this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely. The 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things clean and spirit-forward, while the sea salt rim adds just enough savory contrast to make every sip feel intentional. Straining the watermelon purée is the small extra step that elevates this from a slushy blender drink to something genuinely cocktail-bar worthy. Serve it over fresh ice with a lime wedge and a little watermelon garnish, and it's as pretty as it is refreshing.

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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
Chef's tip
Fine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed.
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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