Oats Free Paleo Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly crisp, this cocktail is a stunning riff on a classic Mexican highball that feels equally at home at a backyard cookout or a dinner party. Fresh grapefruit juice and a squeeze of lime bring bold, tangy flavor, while a quick honey syrup made from just honey and water adds a natural sweetness that ties everything together beautifully. A salted rim and a splash of chilled sparkling water give it that signature fizzy finish you'd expect from a great paloma. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and grain-derived additives — no hidden fillers, no processed sweeteners, nothing to second-guess. It's the kind of drink that proves you don't need to compromise on flavor just because you're being mindful about what goes into your glass. Shake it up, pour it over ice, and serve immediately for the best possible experience.
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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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