Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, this classic cocktail is the kind of drink that tastes like a warm afternoon no matter what season it is. Every drop of color in the glass comes straight from freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime ā no dyes, no shortcuts, just real fruit doing all the work. That matters more than you might think, because plenty of bottled mixers and pre-made cocktail syrups sneak in artificial colorings to achieve that vivid pink or red hue. Here, agave syrup keeps things lightly sweet and completely clean, while blanco tequila and sparkling water round out the build with nothing unnecessary added. The salted rim is a tactile little ritual that makes the whole experience feel intentional and a little celebratory. It comes together in minutes with no blender, no special equipment, and no label-reading anxiety ā just fresh ingredients, a glass, and some ice.
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1 serving
- 1 lime wedge, for rimming and squeezing
- 1 tbsp coarse salt, for the rim
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice (from about Ā½ large grapefruit)
- Ā½ oz fresh lime juice
- Ā½ tsp agave syrup
- 2ā3 oz sparkling water, to top
- ice cubes
For serving
- 1 grapefruit wedge or slice, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Spread the coarse salt in a shallow, flat dish. Run a lime wedge around the outer rim of a highball or rocks glass, then press and roll the moistened rim in the salt until evenly coated. Fill the glass with ice.
- 2
Add the tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup directly to the glass and stir briefly to combine.
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