Celery Free Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

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Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly light, this tequila-based cocktail is the kind of drink that makes any evening feel like a celebration. Fresh grapefruit juice and a squeeze of lime bring bold, natural acidity, while a quick honey syrup adds just enough sweetness to balance everything out without relying on processed mixers or syrups with questionable additives. A salted rim and a splash of chilled sparkling water give it that classic, effervescent finish you'd expect from a well-made paloma. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food friendly, which is exactly what makes it such a natural fit for a grain-free, paleo-aligned lifestyle. Shaking it over ice until the shaker frosts up is a small but satisfying step that really does make a difference in texture and temperature. Serve it immediately with a grapefruit wedge and you've got a cocktail that looks and tastes like it came from a proper craft bar — no celery bitters, no vegetable-based garnishes, no hidden surprises.

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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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