Mustard Free Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(4)

Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, this cocktail is the kind of drink that makes warm evenings feel like a celebration. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a tart, sun-soaked flavor that no bottled mixer can match. A quick honey syrup made from just two pantry staples adds a gentle sweetness that balances the citrus without tipping into sugary territory. The salted rim brings everything together — that little hit of brine against the bubbles from the chilled sparkling water is genuinely perfect. Cocktails can sometimes sneak in unexpected condiment-based mixers or flavored syrups, but every ingredient here is clean, whole, and completely straightforward. Shake it hard until the shaker frosts over, strain it over ice, and top with sparkling water for a drink that looks as good as it tastes. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and you've got something that feels effortlessly impressive.

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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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