Yeast Free Paleo Paloma
This bright, citrusy cocktail is everything a warm-weather drink should be — tart, lightly sweet, and refreshingly fizzy. A quick honey syrup made from just honey and water does the heavy lifting here, replacing any processed or fermented sweeteners that would otherwise be off the table. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice bring bold, natural acidity, while blanco tequila keeps things clean and straightforward. The salted rim adds a savory contrast that makes every sip taste more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Sparkling water gives it that satisfying effervescence without relying on anything fermented or yeast-derived. It comes together in minutes and feels genuinely celebratory — proof that a well-made cocktail doesn't need shortcuts or store-bought mixes to shine.
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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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