Macadamia Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — fresh watermelon blended smooth, strained to silky perfection, and shaken with bright lime juice, honey, and a quality blanco tequila. The result is a vibrant, naturally sweet cocktail that tastes like it came from a high-end bar but comes together entirely in your own kitchen. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your drink. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table — this recipe is built on fruit, citrus, honey, and agave spirits, full stop. The salted rim adds that classic savory contrast, and the garnish of fresh lime and watermelon makes it look as good as it tastes. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, so you might want to double the batch before guests arrive.
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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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