Brazil Nut Free Paleo Paloma
This bright, citrusy cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — tart, lightly sweet, and refreshingly fizzy from start to finish. A quick honey syrup made with just honey and water replaces refined sugar, keeping things clean and paleo-friendly without sacrificing any of that satisfying sweetness. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice do the heavy lifting on flavor, so every sip tastes vibrant and alive rather than artificial. The salted rim adds a savory contrast that makes the citrus pop even more, and the chilled sparkling water gives it that effervescent lift you want in a proper paloma. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns — no specialty swaps or label-scanning required. It comes together in minutes with a shaker and a little ice, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for a backyard gathering or a quiet evening wind-down.
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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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