Nightshade Free Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

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Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, this cocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel like a warm-weather 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. The homemade honey syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop and adds a gentle, floral sweetness that feels far more sophisticated than plain sugar. Nightshade concerns are a total non-issue — every ingredient in this drink is naturally free of peppers, tomatoes, and their relatives, so you can sip without a second thought. A salted rim and a grapefruit garnish give it that classic bar presentation, and shaking it over ice means it arrives at the glass perfectly chilled and slightly frothy. It's the kind of cocktail that looks impressive but asks almost nothing of you, which is exactly what a good drink should do.

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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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