Chicken Free Paleo Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, 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 give it a tart, vibrant backbone, while a quick honey syrup adds just enough natural sweetness to balance everything out. The salted rim is a small touch that makes a big difference, pulling all those flavors together in the best possible way. Everything here is made from scratch with whole, clean ingredients — blanco tequila, fresh-squeezed citrus, honey, and sparkling water — so you know exactly what's going into your glass. Shaking it over ice gets the mixture perfectly chilled and slightly frothy before the sparkling water adds that final effervescent lift. It's an elegant, crowd-pleasing pour that comes together in just a few minutes with minimal effort.
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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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