Pistachio Free Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(4)

This bright, citrusy cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — tart, lightly sweet, and refreshingly fizzy with a satisfying salty rim. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice do the heavy lifting here, balanced by a quick honey syrup that comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop. Blanco tequila keeps the flavor clean and crisp, letting all that citrus shine without anything muddying the glass. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your drink — no flavored syrups, no pre-made mixes, no hidden additives to second-guess. The salted rim adds a savory edge that makes each sip taste even more vibrant, and the sparkling water finish gives it that effervescent lift you'd expect from a great paloma. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pour that feels genuinely special without requiring any bartending experience.

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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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