Walnut Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — fresh watermelon blended smooth, shaken with bright lime juice, 100% agave tequila, and just a touch of honey for natural sweetness. The straining step is what makes it feel truly polished, giving you a silky, jewel-red drink instead of a thick smoothie situation. A salted rim adds that classic contrast that makes every sip pop, and the whole thing comes together with ingredients you can feel genuinely good about. Since every component here is whole-food and naturally derived, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based additives or cross-contamination worries — it's clean and straightforward from start to finish. The honey keeps it grain-free and refined-sugar-free, which means it fits neatly into a paleo lifestyle without any substitutions or compromises. Dress the glasses up with a lime wedge and a little watermelon slice on the rim and you've got a cocktail that looks like it came from a proper bar. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, so consider doubling the batch.
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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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