Xanthan Gum Free Paleo Watermelon Margarita
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — fresh watermelon blended smooth, strained, and shaken with bright lime juice, honey, and a solid pour of 100% agave blanco tequila. The result is a cocktail that tastes like it came from a high-end beach bar, but you made it in your own kitchen in minutes. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers, so there's no label-scanning required and no compromises on flavor or texture. Straining the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that gives this drink its silky, clean finish — no pulp, no grit, just pure fruit juice meeting good tequila. The salted rim and fresh lime wedge garnish make it feel genuinely festive, whether you're hosting a backyard crowd or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. Honey steps in as a gentle sweetener that plays beautifully with the natural sugars in the watermelon without tipping the whole thing into candy territory. Shake it hard, pour it over plenty of ice, and drink it fast while it's 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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