Macadamia Free Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(4)

Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly light, this tequila-based cocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel like a warm-weather celebration. Fresh grapefruit juice and a squeeze of lime give it a natural tartness that no bottled mixer can match, while a simple honey syrup adds just enough sweetness to round everything out. A salted rim and a splash of chilled sparkling water finish it off with that satisfying fizz you want in a great paloma. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — blanco tequila, fresh citrus, honey, sea salt, and sparkling water — so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or unwanted extras. The honey syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, making this feel effortlessly homemade rather than store-bought. It's the kind of cocktail that looks impressive in the glass but requires almost no effort to pull off, which is always a win.

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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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