Pork 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 feels like a warm afternoon no matter when you make it. Fresh grapefruit juice does the heavy lifting here, delivering a tart, slightly bitter backbone that pairs beautifully with the clean heat of blanco tequila. A touch of agave syrup rounds out the acidity without making things cloying, and the sparkling water finish keeps every sip light and lively. The salted rim is a small step that makes a big difference — that briny edge against the citrus is genuinely addictive. Everything in this drink is naturally free of any pork-derived ingredients, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Just shake, strain, and sip.

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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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