Palomas
Serves: 4 | Prep: 10 min | Ready: 10 min
INGREDIENTS
Over Ice:
1 c. freshly squeezed ruby red
grapefruit juice
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 T. simple syrup
1 c. good quality blanco (silver) tequila
1 c. club soda
Optional Garnishes: kosher salt,
grapefruit slices, lime slices
Frozen:
1½ c. freshly squeezed ruby red
grapefruit juice (3 to 4 grapefruit)
1 c. white tequila, such as Casamigos
½ c. freshly squeezed lime juice
¼ c. simple syrup
2 c. ice
Kosher salt
4 thin wedges ruby red grapefruit, for
garnish
NOTES
DIRECTIONS
Over Ice:
In a small pourable container, combine the fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and tequila. Stir to incorporate well. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
When ready to serve: fill 4 glasses with desired amount of ice. Divide Paloma cocktail into the glasses. Top off with club soda and garnish as desired. Serve immediately.
Frozen:
Combine the grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a quart container and freeze it for at least 6 hours (or overnight), until solid. Break up the mixture with a fork and transfer half of it to the jar of a blender. Add 1 cup of the ice and ¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt and blend until smooth. Divide the frozen mixture between two highball glasses, then repeat with the remaining mixture, ice, and salt. Garnish each glass with a grapefruit wedge and serve frozen.
