Nutmeg Free Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(4)

Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, this tequila-and-grapefruit cocktail is the kind of drink that makes any evening feel like a warm-weather occasion. A quick honey syrup made from just honey and water gives it a natural sweetness that feels far more interesting than plain sugar, and it comes together in minutes on the stovetop. Fresh grapefruit juice and a squeeze of lime keep everything tasting clean and vibrant, while a touch of sea salt — both in the shaker and on the rim — adds that satisfying savory edge that makes the citrus really pop. The finish of chilled sparkling water lifts the whole glass and keeps it light rather than heavy or syrupy. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food friendly, so there's nothing hidden to worry about — just honest, delicious flavors working together beautifully. It's the kind of cocktail that looks impressive on a table but takes almost no effort to pull off.

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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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