Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Paloma
This bright, citrusy cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — tart, lightly sweet, and refreshingly fizzy. A quick honey syrup made from just honey and water does the sweetening here, which means no processed syrups or mystery additives to worry about. Fresh-squeezed grapefruit and lime juice bring bold, natural flavor, while blanco tequila and a touch of sea salt pull the whole thing together beautifully. Many bottled cocktail mixers and flavored spirits sneak in preservatives that can be hard to spot on a label, so mixing from scratch with whole ingredients like these is a genuinely smart move. The salt-rimmed glass and grapefruit garnish give it that classic bar presentation without any of the shortcuts. Shake it up, pour it over ice, and top with sparkling water for a drink that feels celebratory and completely clean at the same time.
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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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