Paloma: the pantry grapefruit highball

A bright, fizzy Paloma built from fresh grapefruit, lime, blanco tequila, and a quick pour of club soda.

For 1 serving:

Run a lime wedge around the rim, add ice, and shake the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and syrup for about 20 seconds. Fine-strain into the glass, top with club soda, and add the grapefruit slice. The fresh-juice version keeps the drink bright; grapefruit soda can replace the syrup and club soda when that is what the fridge has. 12

A tall Collins glass gives the bubbles room to lift the grapefruit aroma. Use a fine-mesh strainer if the juice has pulp, and pour the soda last so the drink stays lively. 1