Soy Free Paleo Paloma
This bright, citrusy cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — tart, lightly sweet, and refreshingly fizzy with a salty rim that makes every sip pop. The base is blanco tequila shaken with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and lime juice, so you're getting real, vibrant citrus flavor rather than anything artificial or processed. A quick honey syrup made from just honey and water brings a gentle natural sweetness that balances the tartness beautifully. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, which means no hidden additives or fermented soy-based sweeteners sneaking into your glass. Topping each glass with chilled sparkling water keeps things light and effervescent right up to the last sip. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing cocktail that comes together in minutes and looks genuinely stunning with a grapefruit wedge perched on the rim.
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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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