Description
A refreshing Paloma cocktail with grapefruit soda, lime juice, and agave nectar. Perfect for a hot day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Grapefruit Soda (chilled, Mexican preferred)
- 1 ounce Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ ounce Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of Salt (optional, for rim)
- Lime Wedge (for garnish)
- Grapefruit Wedge (optional, for garnish)
- Ice Cubes (as needed)
- 2 ounces Sparkling Water or Club Soda (optional, for extra fizz)
Instructions
- Chill Your Glass: Chill your glass beforehand in the freezer for 15 minutes or fill it with ice water.
- Salt the Rim (Optional): Pour salt onto a shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your chilled glass to moisten it. Gently press the rim into the salt, rotating until evenly coated.
- Fill with Ice: Fill your prepared glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lime Juice: Pour the freshly squeezed lime juice into the glass over the ice.
- Add Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup: Add the agave nectar or simple syrup. Start with ½ ounce and taste as you go.
- Pour in Grapefruit Soda: Slowly pour the chilled grapefruit soda into the glass.
- Add Sparkling Water (Optional): If using, gently top off the drink with sparkling water or club soda.
- Stir Gently: Use a long spoon or straw to gently stir the ingredients together.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge and a grapefruit wedge (if using).
- Add a Straw: Insert a straw into the glass.
- Serve Immediately: Serve your Paloma immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier Paloma, muddle a few slices of jalapeño in the bottom of your glass before adding the other ingredients or use chili salt for the rim.
- For a sweeter Paloma, add more agave nectar or simple syrup to taste.
- For a less sweet Paloma, reduce the amount of agave nectar or simple syrup, or use a sugar-free grapefruit soda.
- Experiment with different citrus juices like lemon or orange.
- For a non-alcoholic tequila alternative, try adding a splash more agave syrup and a squeeze of extra lime.
- Use Mexican grapefruit soda like Jarritos or Squirt for a unique flavor.
- Fresh lime juice is best.
- Add a sprig of rosemary or muddle a few fresh mint leaves for a fragrant and herbaceous twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes