Ginger Free Paleo Paloma
This bright, citrus-forward cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — refreshing, a little tart, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice do the heavy lifting here, giving the drink a bold, natural tang that no bottled mixer could replicate. A simple honey syrup made right on the stovetop replaces refined sugar and ties all the flavors together beautifully. The salted rim adds a savory contrast that makes each sip taste even more vibrant. Many store-bought cocktail mixers and flavored syrups sneak in ginger as a "warming" note, so making this from scratch means you stay in full control of every ingredient. Blanco tequila keeps things clean and paleo-friendly, and the sparkling water finish gives it that satisfying effervescence without any mystery additives. It comes together in minutes and looks genuinely impressive — salt-rimmed glass, grapefruit garnish, and all.
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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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