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paloma cocktail

Paloma Cocktail

5 from 1 vote
A refreshing and easy Paloma Cocktail made with fresh grapefruit juice, blanco tequila, and a spicy chili-lime rim. Ready in just 5 minutes for the perfect summer drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces blanco tequila 100% blue agave preferred
  • 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice Ruby red preferred
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice Squeezed fresh
  • ¼ ounce agave nectar Adjust to taste
  • 2 ounces sparkling water Chilled
  • 1 tablespoon Tajín seasoning For rimming the glass
  • 1 cup ice cubes For serving

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail glass For serving
  • 1 cocktail spoon For stirring
  • 1 Citrus juicer For fresh juice
  • 1 Jigger For measuring liquids

Method
 

  1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip into Tajín seasoning.
    moistening cocktail glass rim with lime
  2. Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave to the glass and stir well.
    stirring cocktail ingredients with a bar spoon
  3. Fill the glass to the top with fresh ice cubes.
    filling cocktail glass with ice cubes
  4. Top with sparkling water and give one gentle stir to combine.
  5. Garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge and cilantro, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Taste your grapefruit juice before mixing; adjust the agave nectar if your fruit is particularly tart. Store any leftover juice in the fridge, but always serve the cocktail freshly mixed.

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