Low Iodine Classic Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this cocktail is the kind of drink that makes a warm evening feel like a celebration. Fresh grapefruit juice does the heavy lifting here, delivering that signature tart-sweet punch alongside a squeeze of lime and a touch of agave for balance. Every ingredient in this build is naturally free of iodine concerns ā no seafood, no dairy, no iodized salt sneaking in, since the rim calls for coarse salt, which is typically non-iodized. Blanco tequila keeps things clean and crisp, and a generous pour of sparkling water at the end gives the whole glass a lively, effervescent finish. The technique is simple: salt the rim, fill with ice, stir everything together, and top gently so you keep all that fizz intact. It comes together in minutes and feels genuinely special without requiring any substitutions or label-reading stress.
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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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