Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

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Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, this sparkling tequila cocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel like a celebration. The base is completely plant-derived — blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and a quick honey syrup — so there's nothing here that would trigger concerns around mammalian products. That homemade honey syrup is a small but brilliant touch, dissolving in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop and adding a floral sweetness that store-bought simple syrup just can't match. A pinch of sea salt goes both into the shaker and onto the rim, giving every sip that perfect salty-tart contrast against the grapefruit. Topping each glass with chilled sparkling water keeps things light and effervescent without any mystery additives. Squeeze your grapefruit fresh if you can — it makes a noticeable difference in brightness and flavor. This is the kind of cocktail you'll want to mix up again and again, whether you're hosting friends or just treating yourself to a well-deserved end-of-day drink.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the honey syrup

3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp water

For the cocktail

4 oz blanco tequila
¾ cup fresh grapefruit juice (from about 1 large grapefruit)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more for the rim
1 cup sparkling water, chilled
ice cubes, as needed

For serving

2 grapefruit wedges or slices (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 5 minutes until no longer steaming.
2
Spread a thin layer of fine sea salt on a small plate. Run a grapefruit wedge around the rim of each highball glass, then press the rim into the salt to coat.

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