Cashew Free Classic Cucumber Paloma

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(27)

This refreshing cocktail is the kind of drink that makes a warm afternoon feel like a proper occasion. The homemade cucumber simple syrup is the real star here — gently simmered, steeped until fragrant, and strained to a pale, delicate green that brings a cool, garden-fresh note to every sip. Bright grapefruit juice and a squeeze of lime keep things lively and citrusy, while blanco tequila ties it all together with just enough edge. The salted rim adds a savory contrast that makes the whole glass sing. Everything in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about what's hiding in a store-bought mixer. Just shake, pour, top with sparkling water, and let the bubbles do their thing. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing cocktail that looks stunning with a few cucumber slices fanned over the glass.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the cucumber simple syrup

½ cup water
½ cup granulated sugar
½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced

For the salted rim

1 tbsp kosher salt
1 lime wedge, for rimming

For the cocktail

3 oz blanco tequila
¾ cup fresh grapefruit juice (from about 1 large grapefruit)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 tbsp cucumber simple syrup (from above)
1 cup sparkling water
ice cubes

For serving

2–3 thin cucumber slices, for garnish (optional)
2 grapefruit wedges, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Make the cucumber simple syrup: combine the water, sugar, and sliced cucumber in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes, until the syrup is lightly fragrant and pale green.
2
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a small jar or bowl, pressing the cucumber slices gently to extract their liquid. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using.

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