Nutmeg 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 on a sun-drenched patio. Fresh grapefruit juice does the heavy lifting here, delivering a tart, slightly bitter punch that pairs beautifully with the clean bite of blanco tequila. A squeeze of lime and a touch of agave syrup round everything out, while sparkling water adds a gentle fizz that keeps each sip light and lively. The salted rim is the finishing touch — that little hit of coarse salt against the citrus is genuinely hard to beat. Every ingredient in this drink is naturally free of warming spices, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. It's a straightforward shake-and-pour situation that comes together in minutes, making it just as easy to batch for a crowd as it is to mix up solo.

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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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