Dairy Free Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(4)

This bright, citrusy cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — tart, lightly sweet, and refreshingly fizzy with a satisfying salty rim. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice do the heavy lifting here, giving you that bold, sun-soaked flavor without relying on any store-bought mixes that might sneak in unwanted additives. A quick honey syrup made from just honey and water replaces refined sugar and comes together in minutes on the stovetop, making it a cleaner, more natural way to balance the tartness. Blanco tequila keeps things crisp and clean, and a splash of chilled sparkling water at the end gives the whole drink a lively, effervescent lift. The salted rim is a small touch that makes a big difference, pulling all the flavors together in the best possible way. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pour that happens to be completely free of dairy — no cream, no butter, no hidden milk solids anywhere in sight.

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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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