Honey Free Classic Paloma
The Paloma is one of those cocktails that tastes like it took serious skill to make, but comes together in minutes with just a handful of fresh ingredients. Bright grapefruit juice, a squeeze of lime, and blanco tequila do most of the heavy lifting here, while a salted rim and a splash of sparkling water give it that classic, refreshing finish. The sweetener of choice is agave syrup rather than honey, which means this drink is completely free of bee-derived ingredients without sacrificing any of the subtle sweetness that balances the citrus. Agave actually blends beautifully into cold drinks since it dissolves easily, so you get a smooth, well-rounded sip every time. Squeezing your own grapefruit juice makes a noticeable difference ā it's more vibrant and less bitter than anything from a bottle. Pour gently when you add the sparkling water to keep that satisfying fizz going all the way to the last sip.
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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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