Sesame Free Classic Grapefruit Paloma

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(15)

Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly fizzy, this Paloma is the kind of cocktail that instantly transports you to a sun-drenched patio. Fresh grapefruit juice does the heavy lifting here, delivering that signature bittersweet punch that makes this drink so iconic. 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 sweet or too heavy. The salted rim is the finishing touch — just a lime wedge and coarse salt — and it ties every sip together in the best possible way. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of sesame, so there's no label-reading anxiety or ingredient swaps required. It's a clean, crowd-pleasing cocktail that comes together in minutes with nothing more than a shaker, a glass, and some good ice.

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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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