Spice Free Paleo Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, this cocktail is a warm-weather crowd-pleaser that comes together with nothing but clean, whole ingredients. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice do all the heavy lifting, delivering a tart, sun-soaked flavor that no bottled mixer can match. A quick honey syrup made from just honey and water adds a gentle sweetness without any processed additives or questionable flavorings — making it a genuinely clean pour from start to finish. The salted rim brings just enough savory contrast to make every sip feel intentional, and the sparkling water gives it that satisfying effervescence without any artificial carbonation blends. Shaking it over ice gets everything perfectly chilled and integrated before it hits the glass. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a craft cocktail bar but takes only minutes to pull off at home.
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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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