Mustard Free 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, spiked with 100% agave blanco tequila, and brightened with a hit of real lime juice. The honey adds just enough natural sweetness to balance the salt rim without any refined sugar or processed syrups in sight. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess what's in your drink — no condiment-based mixers, no hidden additives, just clean, vibrant flavor. Blending and straining the watermelon yourself is the move that makes this feel genuinely special, giving you a silky, jewel-toned juice that store-bought shortcuts simply can't match. The salt rim and fresh garnishes push it over the top, making this look as impressive as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a backyard crowd or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon, this is the kind of cocktail that disappears fast and gets requested even faster.

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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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