Ingredients
– 2 ounces blanco tequila
– 2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
– grapefruit wedges for garnish
– 2 ounces sparkling water or club soda
– ½ ounce fresh lime juice
– ¼ ounce agave nectar or simple syrup, or to taste
– Coarse sea salt or kosher salt for rimming the glass
– Ice, as needed to fill the glass
– Stevia for low-calorie sweetening
Instructions
1-: Getting the Grapefruit Paloma just right is all about following a few straightforward steps that anyone can master. Start by pulling together your ingredients, like fresh grapefruit juice and tequila, to set yourself up for success. Chilling them ahead of time helps keep the drink extra refreshing when you serve it.
2-: In a cocktail shaker, mix 2 ounces of fresh grapefruit juice with 2 ounces of blanco tequila, then add ½ ounce of fresh lime juice and ¼ ounce of agave nectar. Don’t forget a pinch of salt for that extra depth. Fill the shaker with ice and shake it vigorously for about 15 seconds to blend everything nicely.
3-Final Touches: Once shaken, strain the mixture into a glass rimmed with coarse sea salt and packed with fresh ice. Top it off with 2 ounces of sparkling water to add that bubbly lift. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and enjoy it right away for the best taste. Adaptations like using a vegan sweetener keep it flexible for all tastes.
Last Step:
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🍸 Use fresh grapefruit juice for the best flavor and brightness.
🧂 Rim the glass with salt to enhance the cocktail’s flavors.
💧 Adjust sweetness by balancing agave nectar or simple syrup to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail