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Paloma Recipe

A refreshing citrus cocktail made with tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, lime, and sparkling water lightly sweetened and served over ice with a salted rim.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice plus wedges for garnish
  • 2 ounces sparkling water
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice
  • ¼ ounce agave nectar or simple syrup adjust to taste
  • Coarse sea salt for rimming the glass
  • Ice

Equipment

  • Cocktail glass
  • Small plate
  • Measuring jigger
  • Spoon or stirrer
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Rub a grapefruit wedge around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of coarse sea salt to coat the edge.
  2. In the glass, combine the tequila, grapefruit juice, sparkling water, lime juice, and agave nectar. Stir gently to mix.
  3. Fill the rest of the glass with ice. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and serve right away.

Notes

Because grapefruit sweetness varies from fruit to fruit, it's worth tasting the cocktail before serving and adjusting the sweetener if necessary. Small adjustments can make a noticeable difference in the final balance.