Ginger Free Classic Paloma

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(15)

Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this cocktail is a warm-weather staple that delivers serious flavor with minimal effort. Fresh grapefruit juice does the heavy lifting here, bringing a tart, slightly bitter depth that pairs beautifully with the clean bite of blanco tequila. A touch of agave syrup balances everything out, while a splash of sparkling water gives it that satisfying effervescence. The salted rim adds just enough savory contrast to make every sip feel intentional and complete. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category — ginger beer and ginger syrup show up in more mixed drinks than you'd expect. This one keeps things clean and straightforward, relying entirely on fresh citrus, tequila, agave, and sparkling water, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. It's the kind of drink you can mix up confidently and hand to a guest without a second thought. Squeeze, stir, top, and garnish — it's ready in minutes and looks genuinely impressive doing it.

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Ingredients

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 ½ large grapefruit)
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ tsp agave syrup
2–3 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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