Description
This Grapefruit Paloma is made with fresh grapefruit juice, it's easy to make, so refreshing, and perfect for the summer!
Ingredients
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Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cane sugar
Paloma
- A lime wedge
- 1 tbsp fine sea salt or Himalayan pink salt
- 1 1/2 oz silver or reposado tequila
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (see notes for how to make it)
- Ice
- Grapefruit soda (I like LaCroix, Topo Chico, or Jarritos)
- Lime and grapefruit slices for garnish (dried lime or grapefruit slices are also a great garnish option)
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of cane sugar to a medium saucepan. You can make less or more of it depending on how much you need but always stick with a 1:1 ratio.
- Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Allow the syrup to cool for 5 minutes before using. Store it in a glass jar or an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
Paloma
- Prep your glass by coating the rim of the glass with salt. Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip it in fine sea salt on a small plate. This step is optional. It's always done for margaritas but it's also very common for Palomas.
- Fill your glass with ice and set it aside.
- Add Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Add a handful of ice and shake vigorously for a few seconds until very cool to the touch.
- Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass over ice.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and a small grapefruit wedge. Dried grapefruit or lime is also a great garnish if you want the drink to look a little fancier.
Notes
Simple syrup: The syrup makes 8-16 servings depending on whether you're adding 1/2 oz or 1 oz to your cocktails. Store it in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. You can also freeze the syrup in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months. Do not freeze in an ice cube tray because it never freezes solid.
Non-alcoholic version: Substitute the tequila with a non-alcoholic spirit of choice or skip it completely. Add the rest of the ingredients to a shaker and serve over ice topped up with grapefruit sparkling water. Add a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice for more flavor.