Ginger Free Classic Grapefruit Paloma

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(15)

Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling tequila cocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel like a celebration. The combination of fresh grapefruit juice, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of agave syrup creates a perfectly balanced sweet-tart base that lets the blanco tequila shine without overpowering it. A salted rim adds just the right savory contrast, and a generous pour of sparkling water gives the whole thing a light, effervescent lift. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category — ginger beer and ginger syrup sneak into more mixed drinks than you'd expect. This one keeps things clean and simple, relying entirely on fresh citrus and agave for its flavor, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes it a genuinely stress-free pour. Shaking the tequila and citrus together before topping with sparkling water is the move that makes this feel like something you'd order at a great bar rather than something thrown together at home. Serve it tall over ice with a grapefruit wedge on the glass and it looks as good as it tastes.

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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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