Turmeric Free Paleo Paloma

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(4)

Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, this cocktail is a crowd-pleaser that comes together with just a handful of clean ingredients. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice do the heavy lifting, delivering a tart, sun-soaked flavor that pairs beautifully with blanco tequila and a honey syrup you whip up in minutes on the stovetop. The salted rim adds just enough savory contrast to make every sip feel intentional and balanced. Because everything here is made from scratch — real fruit, real honey, real sparkling water — you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. Many store-bought cocktail mixers and flavored spirits sneak in unexpected additives, so building this one yourself keeps things clean and completely in your control. The honey syrup is a small but brilliant touch, dissolving quickly and lending a natural sweetness that feels far more interesting than plain sugar. Shake it up, pour it over ice, and serve immediately for a cocktail that tastes like a warm afternoon on a patio.

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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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