I ran out of limes…

That’s how this all started.

And now, I may never have a regular lime margarita again.

I’m a Margarita Purist. I don’t want bottled mixes. Just give me pure juice, real simple syrup, and a good tequila.

Since we’ve been harvesting maple sap and boiling it to make our own maple syrup…

And since orange and maple go so well together…

It only made sense for me to marry the two in a refreshing, slightly sweet, yet slightly tart big girl drink!

I’m giving you this recipe in parts — so you can double or triple or quadruple it for a close-knit setting or increase the part size for a crowd.

For example, to make one margarita, you’ll use 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce juice, and 1 ounce simple syrup. For a crowd, use 2 cups tequila, 1 cup juice, and 1 cup simple syrup. Just adjust your parts up or down as needed.

Maple Simple Syrup

Combine 1 part pure maple syrup and 1 part hot water in a pitcher or jar. Give it a stir!

That’s going to infuse this drink with a slight sweetness and maple flavor.

If you have any left after your drinks, this simple syrup can be refrigerated up to a week.

Now, let’s make this Maple Clementine Margarita, shall we?

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Maple Clementine Margarita

Bright orange and deep maple come together in an unconventional, healthier cocktail! This Paleo Maple Clementine Margarita is a fun twist on the traditional margarita, with no additives, refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial flavors! Best non-traditional margarita ever!

CourseDrinks

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 drink

Author Lindsey Dietz

Ingredients

• 2parts 100% agave tequilalike Patron Silver, Tapatio, or Jose Cuervo
• 1part freshly squeeze clementine juicereserve the peels
• 1part Maple Simple Syrupsee above
• kosher salt
• ice cubes

Instructions

1. Go around the rim of a 16 oz. jar or old-fashioned with the clementine peel.
2. Place kosher salt on a shallow dish.
3. Turn the glass upside down and place the rim into the salt.
4. Fill the salted glass with ice. Set aside. {Don't want a watered down drink? Use this silicon ice cube tray to make large ice cubes that are slow to melt!}
5. Combine tequila, clementine juice, and Maple Simple Syrup in a cocktail shaker full of ice.
6. Shake, shake, shake!
7. Strain into the salted jar or glass.
8. Drink up!

Cheers!

Want More Healthier Cocktails & Mocktails?

• Sugar-Free, Low-Carb Mojito (aka Keto Mojito)
• Real Food Cranberry Lemon Spritzer {paleo, keto option}
• Low-Carb Strawberry Italian Soda
• The Ultraviolet {a wild violet cocktail}

What’s your favorite way to drink a margarita?

Updated 04.13.2018