Turmeric Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — fresh watermelon blended smooth, shaken with bright lime juice, a touch of honey, and a clean blanco tequila for a cocktail that tastes like a backyard party. The whole thing comes together in minutes with just a blender and a cocktail shaker, no fancy bar equipment required. Because every ingredient here is naturally whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's in your drink — no spice blends, no pre-made mixes, no hidden additives to worry about. Straining the watermelon purée through a fine-mesh sieve is the small step that makes a big difference, giving you a silky, jewel-toned juice rather than a pulpy sip. The salted rim adds just enough savory contrast to make the sweetness of the watermelon really pop, and the lime wedge garnish keeps things looking effortlessly festive. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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