Sparkling Paloma cocktail
The Paloma is the national drink of Mexico. Many traditional recipes feature a blend of Blanco tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit-flavored soda. This refined sugar-free version replaces the grapefruit soda with fresh pink grapefruit juice and club soda. If desired, a little powdered monk fruit simple syrup or agave syrup can be added to sweeten.
Servings
2
Prep time:
15min
Cook time:
n/a
Ingredients
Himalayan rock salt, fine
1 large lime, cut into wedges
Ice
6 oz. fresh pink grapefruit juice
3 oz. Blanco tequila
1 T. fresh lime juice
Club soda
Tip:
One large pink grapefruit should yield approximately 6 oz. of juice if using a manual juicer.
Garnish: Lime wheels and/or twisted grapefruit peel
Optional: Lightly sweeten each drink with 1-2 teaspoons of powdered monk fruit simple syrup or agave syrup, if desired.
Step by Step Instructions
Directions:
- Pour the Himalayan salt onto a shallow dish. Wipe the rim of each glass with a wedge of lime and place the wet edge into the salt to line the rim. For best results, rotate and firmly press the rim into the salt several times.
- Fill each glass with ice. Divide the grapefruit juice, tequila, and lime juice between the two glasses and give the mixture a quick stir to combine.
- To serve, top off each glass with some club soda and garnish with a lime wheel and/or a piece of grapefruit rind. Enjoy!
