Celery Free Classic Grapefruit Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly easy to make at home, this tequila-based cocktail is the kind of drink that instantly transports you somewhere warm and sunny. Fresh grapefruit juice does the heavy lifting here, delivering that signature bittersweet tang that makes a Paloma so satisfying. A squeeze of lime, a touch of agave syrup, and a splash of sparkling water round everything out into a perfectly balanced sipper. The salted rim adds just enough savory contrast to make each sip pop. Since every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives ā no store-bought mixes, no hidden vegetable extracts ā you can shake one up with total confidence. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a shaker, a highball glass, and a handful of ice.
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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 Ā½ large grapefruit)
- Ā½ oz fresh lime juice
- Ā½ oz agave syrup
- 3ā4 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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