A bright, fizzy Paloma built from fresh grapefruit, lime, blanco tequila, and a quick pour of club soda.
For 1 serving:
- 2 oz (60 ml) blanco tequila
- 2 oz (60 ml) fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) simple syrup or agave nectar
- 2 oz (60 ml) cold club soda
- Ice
- Optional: kosher salt for the rim and a grapefruit slice to finish
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
References
- 1Paloma - The Kitchn
thekitchn.com
- 2Paloma Cocktail Recipe - Difford's Guide
diffordsguide.com
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