Vegetarian Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Fresh watermelon blended smooth, shaken with 100% agave tequila, bright lime juice, and a touch of honey — this is the kind of drink that makes a summer afternoon feel like a genuine occasion. The process is straightforward: blend, strain, shake, and pour, with a salted rim and a wedge of fruit to finish it off beautifully. Because every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's nothing to second-guess — no artificial mixers, no mystery syrups, just real food doing all the work. The honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the tartness of fresh lime without tipping the whole thing into dessert territory. Straining the watermelon purée is the small step that makes a big difference, giving you a silky, vibrant juice rather than a pulpy blend. It's festive enough for a backyard gathering but easy enough to throw together on a quiet weeknight when you just want something cold and a little special.
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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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