Nightshade Free Classic Paloma

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(15)

Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this cocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio no matter where you actually are. Every ingredient here is naturally free from nightshades — no tomato juice, no spicy pepper syrups, none of the sneaky additions that can show up in pre-made cocktail mixes. Fresh grapefruit juice does the heavy lifting, bringing a gorgeous balance of tart and sweet that pairs beautifully with blanco tequila and a touch of agave. A squeeze of lime and a salted rim round everything out, giving you that classic sweet-salty contrast in every sip. The sparkling water topper keeps it light and fizzy without any flavored soda that might hide unwanted ingredients. It comes together directly in the glass with just a quick stir, so there's almost no cleanup and no special equipment required. Whether you're hosting or just unwinding after a long day, this is a cocktail worth making again and again.

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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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