Honey Free Classic Grapefruit Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of tart, this Paloma is the kind of cocktail that tastes like a warm afternoon on a patio. Fresh grapefruit juice and a squeeze of lime do the heavy lifting here, delivering bold, natural flavor without anything overly sweet weighing it down. The sweetener of choice is agave syrup, which keeps things completely free of bee-derived ingredients while still rounding out the citrus beautifully. A salted rim adds a savory contrast that makes every sip feel intentional, and the sparkling water finish keeps it light and effervescent. Shaking it over ice and straining into a chilled glass ensures the whole thing stays cold and perfectly diluted. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing build that comes together in minutes with no special equipment beyond a shaker and a highball glass.
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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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