Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Grapefruit Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this classic Paloma is the kind of cocktail that makes any occasion feel like a celebration. Fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and a hit of lime do all the heavy lifting here, delivering bold, natural flavor without a single processed ingredient in sight. That matters more than you might think ā many premixed cocktails and flavored spirits sneak in preservatives and additives that people following a clean diet are trying to avoid. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and whole: blanco tequila, fresh citrus, agave syrup, and sparkling water. The salted rim adds just the right savory contrast to all that tart, juicy brightness, and the final pour of sparkling water keeps everything lively and effervescent in the glass. Shake it up, strain it over ice, and you've got a stunning drink that's as clean as it is delicious.
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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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