Paloma
There are probably few cocktails more refreshing on a hot and sunny day than a good Paloma. All you really need to make this classic Mexican cocktail is a splash of your favorite tequila, some sparkling grapefruit and fresh lime juice, and a ready supply of ice. This simple drink is thoroughly enjoyable in its original form, but it's absolutely wonderful kicked up a notch with a little something extra special...and the secret to this deluxe version of the drink? An easy final flourish, more specifically a crowning float of pamplemousse liqueur, really puts it over the top. The result is pure grapefruit paradise.
Servings 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces tequila blanco or reposado
- 3 ounces sparkling grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ice
- ½ ounce pamplemousse liqueur (optional) for the grapefruit float
- coarse sea salt (optional) for the salted rim
- fresh grapefruit wedge to garnish
Instructions
- For the salted rim, first moisten the rim of an old fashioned glass with the grapefruit wedge. Then sprinkle the coarse sea salt onto a small plate and press the rim of the glass into the salt to adhere.
- Pour the tequila, sparkling grapefruit soda, and fresh lime juice into the glass. Then add ice.
- For the grapefruit float, gently pour the pamplemousse liqueur on top (if you're not in a hurry, pouring the liqueur into the drink over the back of a bar spoon helps to disperse it more evenly).
- Garnish with the grapefruit wedge and serve immediately.