Red Meat Allergy Friendly Paleo Watermelon Margarita
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 whole thing comes together in a blender and a cocktail shaker, no fancy bar setup required. Straining the watermelon purée through a fine-mesh sieve is the secret move here, giving you a silky, vibrant juice that shakes up beautifully without any pulpy texture getting in the way. A touch of honey rounds out the sweetness naturally, keeping it clean and paleo-friendly from first sip to last. Since every ingredient is straightforwardly plant- or agave-based, there's nothing to second-guess for anyone navigating a red meat allergy — no hidden animal-derived additives, no cross-contamination concerns lurking in a premade mix. The salted rim and fresh lime and watermelon garnish make it look like something you'd order at a rooftop bar, but you made it at home in under ten minutes. Serve it immediately over fresh ice while it's ice-cold and the color is still that gorgeous deep pink.
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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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