MSG Free Classic Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this cocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm with good company. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a tart, lightly sweet flavor that no bottled mixer can replicate. Because every ingredient is squeezed, poured, or measured straight from whole, natural sources, there's zero concern about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your glass. Agave syrup brings just enough sweetness to balance the citrus without tipping into cloying territory, and a sparkling water topper keeps everything lively and effervescent. The salted rim adds a savory contrast that makes each sip taste even more vibrant. It comes together in minutes with no special equipment ā just a glass, some ice, and a little citrus elbow grease.
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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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