BHA & BHT Free Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

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This bright, citrusy cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — tart, lightly sweet, and refreshingly effervescent. Freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering bold, natural flavor without a drop of anything artificial. That matters more than you might think, because many commercial mixers, flavored syrups, and bottled juices rely on synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life. By squeezing your own citrus and whipping up a quick two-ingredient honey syrup on the stovetop, you sidestep those additives entirely. The honey dissolves beautifully into water in just a couple of minutes, giving you a clean, golden sweetener that pairs perfectly with blanco tequila and a salted rim. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, the result is a cocktail that tastes like it came from a thoughtful craft bar — made entirely from ingredients you can trust.

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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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