Soy Free Classic Tequila Paloma
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-squeezed grapefruit juice is the real star here, delivering a tart, slightly bitter punch that bottled juice simply can't match. A hit of fresh lime juice sharpens everything up, while a touch of agave syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly to your liking. The salted rim adds a savory contrast that makes each sip more interesting than the last. Many pre-made cocktail mixes and flavored sparkling beverages sneak in unexpected additives, so building this one from scratch with whole, simple ingredients keeps things clean and worry-free. Sparkling water brings the fizz without any of the guesswork, and blanco tequila is naturally free of the fillers and flavor enhancers that can complicate other spirits. It comes together in minutes and tastes like something you'd happily pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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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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