Paloma
Crisp, tart notes of citrus from grapefruit and lime are swirled with a glorious tequila, a tinge of simple syrup topped off with a sparkling grapefruit soda to add a touch of effervescence.
Ingredients
- ¼ grapefruit for rimming the edge of the glasses
- 2 tablespoons rimming sugar*
- ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- ¼ cup good tequila
- Ice
- ¼ cup sparkling grapefruit soda
Instructions
- Run the grapefruit around the rim of a tall glass. Pour the rimming sugar into a small bowl and run the rim around in the sugar until it’s coated.
- Pour in the grapefruit juice, the lime juice, simple syrup, and the tequila. Stir to blend together.
- Add ice to the drink leaving room for the sparkling soda.
- Top with the sparkling soda and stir to mix.
Notes
*You can find rimming sugar in most food markets and online. You can also make your own using raw sugar or a blend of sugar and kosher or sea salt.