Artificial Flavors Free Classic Grapefruit Paloma

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(15)

Artificial Flavors Free Classic Grapefruit Paloma

There is something deeply satisfying about a cocktail built entirely from real, recognizable ingredients — no mystery syrups, no neon-colored mixers, no artificial anything. This paloma leans on fresh-squeezed grapefruit and lime juice for its bright, citrusy backbone, with agave syrup stepping in as a clean, natural sweetener that keeps the whole drink honest. Blanco tequila brings that crisp, slightly grassy character that makes a paloma sing, and a salted rim adds just enough savory contrast to balance the tartness. Sparkling water gives it a gentle effervescence without any flavored soda that might sneak in unwanted additives. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of shaking and pouring, which means you can have a genuinely fresh cocktail in your hand before the ice even starts to melt. It is the kind of drink that tastes like it came from a good bar, except you know exactly what went into it.

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Ingredients

1 serving

For the salted rim

1 lime wedge, for rimming
1 tbsp coarse salt

2 oz blanco tequila
3 oz fresh grapefruit juice (from about ½ large grapefruit)
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz agave syrup
3–4 oz sparkling water, to top
ice cubes

For serving

1 grapefruit slice or wedge (optional)

Instructions

1
Spread the coarse salt in a shallow, flat dish. Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a highball glass, then press and rotate the rim into the salt until evenly coated. Fill the glass with ice.
2
Combine the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels cold.

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