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A simple mix of grapefruit, lime, tequila, and club soda makes this one of the easiest (and most refreshing) cocktails to make. Perfect for sipping on a hot day.
The Paloma is one of those cocktails that is refreshing from the first sip: bright, citrusy and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. It’s made with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice, a splash of tequila and a splash of sparkling soda.
No one seems to totally agree on its origin, although it is often linked to Don Javier Delgado Corona, longtime owner of La Capilla, a small, old-fashioned bar in Tequila, Mexico. However you create it, it’s an easy, thirst-quenching drink, perfect for a sunny afternoon.
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Paloma
Fresh grapefruit, lime and tequila topped with a little fizz: this easy Paloma is light, crisp and endlessly sipable.
Ingredients
- Kosher salt, for the edge
- 1 grapefruit wedge
- 2 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice, from 1 lime
- ¼ ounce simple syrup (or 1 teaspoon of honey or agave nectar)
- 2 ounce tequila or mezcal
- 2 ounce soda
Instructions
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Pour a little kosher salt into a small plate. Rub the rim of a highball glass with the grapefruit wedge, then dip the rim in salt. Reserve the corner for garnish.
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In the glass, combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup (or sugar). If using sugar, honey or agave, stir until dissolved.
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Add the tequila or mezcal and fill the glass with ice cubes. Stir until cool, about 30 seconds.
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Top with club soda, stir gently and garnish with the reserved grapefruit wedge.
Nutritional information
Calories: 176kilocaloriesCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 17mgSugar: 10g
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Gluten-free adaptable note
To the best of my knowledge, all ingredients used in this recipe are gluten free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; If you are following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with a gluten allergy, always read the labels on your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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