Soy 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. Fresh grapefruit juice does the heavy lifting here, bringing a bittersweet tang that pairs beautifully with the clean, grassy notes of blanco tequila. A squeeze of lime and just a touch of agave syrup round everything out without making it cloying, while a splash of sparkling water gives it that satisfying effervescence. Every single ingredient in this glass is naturally free of soy — no flavored syrups, no pre-made mixes, nothing processed to second-guess. That matters more than you might think, since many store-bought cocktail mixers and flavored spirits sneak in additives that can be a real concern. Salting the rim takes about thirty seconds and adds a savory contrast that makes each sip taste even more alive. Mix one up, garnish with a grapefruit wedge, and hand it to someone who deserves it — including yourself.

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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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