Rice Free Paleo Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly crisp, this 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 replaces refined sweeteners, giving the whole drink a natural, floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tartness of fresh grapefruit and lime. Blanco tequila brings clean, earthy backbone, while a splash of chilled sparkling water lifts everything into something light and effervescent. The salted rim adds just enough savory contrast to make each sip genuinely interesting. Everything here is naturally grain-free and built from whole, recognizable ingredients — no fillers, no syrups from a bottle, nothing to second-guess. It comes together in minutes with a shaker and a handful of fresh fruit, making it as easy to pull off on a Tuesday night as it is impressive enough for a dinner party.
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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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