Nightshade Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this blended watermelon margarita, where ripe, juicy fruit does most of the heavy lifting. The process is straightforward — blend fresh watermelon, strain it for a silky-smooth juice, then shake it hard with tequila, lime, and a touch of honey before pouring it over ice. That honey adds just enough sweetness without relying on any refined syrups or additives, keeping things clean and grain-free from start to finish. The salted rim is a classic move that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of the watermelon, and it comes together with nothing more than sea salt and a lime wedge. For anyone navigating nightshade sensitivities, cocktail hour can sometimes feel like a minefield of hidden spice blends and flavored mixers — this one sidesteps all of that with a short, transparent ingredient list. Every component is whole and recognizable, so you can sip with confidence rather than second-guessing what's in your glass. Serve it immediately while it's ice-cold and garnished with a fresh watermelon wedge for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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