Tree Nut Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — fresh watermelon blended smooth, strained for a silky-clean juice, then shaken hard with bright lime, a touch of honey, and good blanco tequila. Every ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required; what you see is genuinely what you get. The honey steps in as a paleo-friendly sweetener that rounds out the tartness without tipping the drink into candy territory. Straining the watermelon purée through a fine-mesh sieve is the small extra step that makes a big difference — you get a smooth, vibrant cocktail instead of a chunky slush. A salted rim and a wedge of fresh watermelon on the glass make it feel properly festive, whether you're hosting a backyard crowd or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon. Shake it until the shaker frosts over, pour immediately, and drink it fast — this one is best ice-cold.
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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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