Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 oz Grapefruit juice
- 1 oz Lime juice
- ½ oz Agave or simple syrup
- 2 oz Tequila
- Grapefruit soda (to top)
- Ice cubes
- Salt for rimming (optional)
- Slice of grapefruit or lime for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Optionally rub the rim of your serving glass with agave syrup or lime juice, then dip it into salt to create a flavored, salted rim. This enhances the cocktail’s flavor but can be skipped if you prefer a plain glass.
- Juice the citrus: Juice fresh grapefruit and limes to get the required 1 oz of grapefruit juice and 1 oz of lime juice for the cocktail’s base, ensuring vibrant, fresh flavors.
- Mix the cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, then add 2 oz tequila, 1 oz grapefruit juice, 1 oz lime juice, and ½ oz agave syrup or simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to one minute until well chilled and combined.
- Assemble the drink: Fill your prepared glass with fresh ice, then strain the shaken cocktail mixture into it. Top off the drink with grapefruit soda to fill the glass, adding a delightful sparkle and citrus fizz.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the drink with a slice of grapefruit or lime on the rim or floated on top. Serve immediately while cold and enjoy the refreshing Pink Paloma.
Notes
- Using fresh grapefruit and lime juice greatly enhances the cocktail’s brightness and taste.
- The salted rim is optional but adds a savory contrast to the drink’s sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of agave syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- Grapefruit soda can be substituted with club soda or sparkling water with a grapefruit twist for a less sweet version.
- This cocktail is best served chilled and freshly made.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
