Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean giving up things you love. One thing that I love during the summer is an ice cold paleo margarita.
It’s summertime, y’all! Maybe not officially, but I never go by the calendar. If it’s hot enough that I’m sticking to the seats in my car, it’s summer. Seriously, is there anything less pleasant than thinking you might have to call for help to separate your thighs from the molten-hot betrayal of your leather seats?
Besides that part though, summer is such a fun time. There’s so much going on, with swimming at the pool, camping, boating on the lake, going to parks, outdoor live music… so despite the feeling that we’re living on the sun (Charlotte is no joke in the summer), I really do love this time of year.
I love spending time with the family, getting to see and do new things, and just enjoying being outside as much as I can stand it. We’re inside basically all winter, so it’s such a nice change to be able to enjoy the outdoors.
And as much as I love my southern unsweet tea and lemonade, I am a sucker for a good paleo margarita on a hot summer night. Especially with two crazy boys at home.
Patriotic Paleo Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 ounce of 100% agave tequila I use Camarena
- 1 lime juiced, or 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- Fresh strawberries raspberries and/or blueberries
- 2 ounces of coconut water or lime flavored sparkling water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a shaker cup, and shake well.
- Pour over ice and serve.
I used honey the first time around, but I prefer maple syrup. The honey gets really hard once it’s mixed with the cold ingredients and it’s difficult to really mix in unless you blend it.
I prefer my margs on the rocks, so that’s why maple syrup gets my vote. (You really don’t need much sweetener though, just enough to cut the sour of the tequila and limes!)
Shake it all up (or blend it if you prefer frozen paleo margaritas), and enjoy! These are best on a hot sunny day, preferably on a patio or on the water somewhere.
Also great on “I don’t want to nap” days, “I don’t want to share” days, and “I just want to cry for no reason” days. Yep, that about covers every day of the week.
I mean, it is a paleo margarita… so why not?
What’s your favorite go-to beverage for hot summer days?
Update Notes
Originally published May 2016. Updated April 2018.
Hi Stefani,
This drink sounds so refreshing, healthy and would really hit the spot on a hot summer day. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Yumm…this sounds delicious! It’s the perfect summertime cocktail!
It really is delicious! Thanks for visiting!
This looks so good and simple to make!! Perfect for summer 😀
This looks so good and simple to make!! Perfect for summer 😀
They really are good! And healthy! 🙂
Sounds different and intriguing, will have to give it a try.
Perfect! Just in time for summer!
Yes! Nice, ice cold margs for hot summer days 🙂
Yum! I bet those margarita soaked fruits at the end are amazing! Such a fun idea and great tips to make it healthier without sacrificing flavors.
The fruit is AMAZING at the end! Hope you get a chance to try it!
This looks so good – and thanks for the paleo alcohol recommendations! Looking forward to trying this.
It’s so good! Hope you enjoy it!
This looks delicious! I love a good margarita, and I can’t wait to try this one. Every day here is “I don’t want to share” day or “why are you whining so much” day. Thanks!
Haha, the kids sure know how to make every day special… We sure love them though! But there’s no reason we can’t love margaritas too 😉
I love fresh berries in cocktails 🙂
Absolutely summer cocktail!
It just makes it “fresh” doesn’t it?!
Sounds like a perfect summernight drink! Love the fruits in it & I will have to give it a try! I’m so happy you joined Sweet Inspiration, have a great weekend!
It really is fantastic, I hope you get a chance to try it! 🙂