Mustard Free Classic Grapefruit Paloma

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(15)

Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this paloma is the kind of cocktail that tastes like a warm afternoon somewhere sunny. Fresh grapefruit juice does all the heavy lifting here, delivering that signature bittersweet punch that makes the drink so satisfying. A squeeze of lime and a touch of agave syrup round everything out beautifully, while sparkling water adds a light, effervescent finish that keeps it from feeling too heavy. The salted rim is a simple but brilliant touch — just a lime wedge and coarse salt — and it ties the whole flavor profile together in every sip. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy cocktail menus where unexpected ingredients can sneak in, this one is refreshingly straightforward: every component is exactly what it says it is. Shake it up, pour it over ice, and let that grapefruit garnish do its thing.

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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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