Emulsifier Free Paleo Paloma

Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, this tequila-and-grapefruit cocktail is the kind of drink that makes any evening feel like a celebration. Commercial mixers and bottled cocktail syrups are notorious for sneaking in additives and emulsifiers, but every single ingredient here is completely clean — fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, lime juice, blanco tequila, sparkling water, and a quick honey syrup you make yourself in about two minutes on the stovetop. That homemade honey syrup is the secret weapon: just honey and water stirred together until smooth, giving you a natural sweetness without any of the stabilizers or thickeners found in store-bought simple syrups. A pinch of fine sea salt goes both into the shaker and onto the rim, which sounds small but genuinely elevates the whole flavor profile. Shaking everything over ice until the shaker frosts up, then topping with chilled sparkling water, gives you that satisfying fizz and perfectly diluted balance. It's an elegant, two-serving cocktail that tastes like it came from a great bar — and you'll know exactly what went into every sip.

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