Pork Free Paleo Paloma
This bright, citrusy cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — tart, lightly sweet, and refreshingly fizzy from start to finish. A quick honey syrup made right on the stovetop replaces refined sugar, keeping things clean and naturally sweetened without any fuss. Fresh-squeezed grapefruit and lime juice do the heavy lifting here, delivering bold, sun-ripened flavor that bottled juice simply can't match. A pinch of sea salt goes both into the shaker and onto the rim, which sounds like a small detail but genuinely elevates every sip. The whole thing comes together in minutes once your syrup has cooled, making it an effortless choice when you're entertaining or just treating yourself after a long day. Every ingredient in this glass is straightforwardly plant-based and grain-free, so it fits neatly into a whole-foods lifestyle without any substitutions or label-checking required.
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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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