Low Iodine Classic Tequila Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this tequila paloma is the kind of drink that tastes like a warm afternoon no matter the season. Fresh-squeezed grapefruit and lime juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a tart, lively base that bottled mixers simply can't match. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky area ā many commercial mixers and flavored sodas contain additives worth avoiding. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying on whole citrus fruit, blanco tequila, plain sparkling water, and a touch of agave syrup, keeping every ingredient clean and straightforward. The salted rim adds a satisfying savory contrast to the citrus without any iodized table salt ā just coarse salt, which is the right call here. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a glass, some ice, and a bar spoon, making it as easy to pull off as it is impressive to sip.
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1 serving
- 1 lime wedge, for rimming
- 1 tbsp coarse salt, for rimming
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice (from about Ā½ large grapefruit)
- Ā½ oz fresh lime juice
- Ā½ tsp agave syrup (optional)
- 3 oz sparkling water
For serving
- 1 grapefruit wedge or slice, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Spread the coarse salt in a shallow, flat dish. Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a highball glass or large rocks glass, then press and rotate the rim in the salt until evenly coated.
- 2
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
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