Xanthan Gum Free Paleo Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly simple, this cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — tart grapefruit, a squeeze of fresh lime, smooth blanco tequila, and a honey syrup you whip up in about two minutes on the stovetop. The whole thing comes together with real, whole-food ingredients and nothing processed or synthetic hiding in the mix. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of commercial cocktail mixers and flavored syrups sneak in stabilizers and thickeners that have no business being in your glass. Here, the sweetness comes entirely from honey dissolved in water, so you know exactly what you're drinking. A salted rim and a top of chilled sparkling water give it that classic, effervescent finish that makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice rooftop bar. It's an easy two-serving recipe that looks impressive without requiring any bartending experience — just a shaker, some ice, and good-quality tequila.
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2 servings
For the honey syrup
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp water
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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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