I’m always looking for a new cocktail to try and when I was on Pinterest on Cinco de Mayo, Paloma recipes kept popping up left and right so I thought I would give it a try. I ove Greyhounds which are vodka and grapefruit juice so I figured I had to like this which sounded similar but with tequila. There are a few other differences: Palomas call for a splash of lime, a little sugar and club soda. I don’t usually have club soda, but I always have sparkling water. So I used La Croix (Is this anyone else’s favorite sparkling water?) and let me tell you, this bad boy was delicious. It’s so light and refreshing, I know I will be enjoying these all summer.
I highly recommend that you use fresh squeezed juice. I know this adds a little extra time, but it reduces the amount of sugar and artificial flavors plus I think it’s why the drink seems so light. In addition, I highly recommend the salt rim. It really added to the taste of the drink.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup (You could also use a teaspoon of sugar or other sugar substitute)
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) tequila
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) sparkling water or club soda (I used La Croix in Apricot and it was fab, next time hopefully I have their Grapefruit flavor on hand)
- Margarita salt (optional rim, but highly recommended)
- Grapefruit zest (optional rim)
- Lime slices (optional garnish)
- Ice
Directions
To rim glass, combine margarita salt with some grapefruit zest. Using a lowball glass, wipe a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip your glass in the salt/zest mixture.
In your rimmed glass, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice and agave syrup. Once syrup is dissolved stir in tequila. Fill your glass with ice and then top with sparkling water/club soda. Add a lime slice for garnish and enjoy!
