Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Paloma
This bright, citrusy cocktail is everything you want in a warm-weather drink — tart grapefruit, a squeeze of fresh lime, good blanco tequila, and a honey syrup that brings just enough sweetness without refined sugar. The Mediterranean way of eating leans into whole, minimally processed ingredients, and this recipe delivers exactly that: fresh-squeezed juice, raw honey dissolved in water, and a splash of sparkling water to finish. There's no store-bought sour mix or artificial sweetener in sight, just clean, real flavors that happen to come together beautifully. The salt rim adds a savory edge that makes every sip more interesting, and the grapefruit garnish makes it look like something you'd order at a rooftop bar. It comes together in minutes with a shaker and a little ice, which means less time fussing and more time actually enjoying it. Whether you're winding down after dinner or hosting friends on the patio, this is the kind of drink that feels both effortless and a little special.
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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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