A tequila based cocktail filled with grapefruit juice, lime juice, sugar, and topped with grapefruit flavored club soda. This grapefruit paloma is refreshing and perfect for summer days.
Status: currently melting under the heat wave. lol.
We have been experiencing a heatwave the last few days in San Francisco. And as much as I love the sunshine and warm weather and the arrival of summer, none of us in the city are equipped to deal with the heat. So working while in scrubs and a lab coat is so uncomfortable, especially with no air conditioning and no windows that open.
So is it any surprise that I’m sharing a cocktail with you? lol.
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with grapefruit based cocktails. So here’s another to share with you.
I’m honestly not much of an alcohol drinker. I know I share cocktail recipes and I go wine tasting every few months with friends. But it’s always small batches, and it is always shared. Mostly because a couple sips of alcohol, and I look as if I put a ton of blush on my cheeks. I can’t hide that I had a few sips. No matter how hard I try. So when I take pictures, I try to take them before I do my tastings. lol.
Does anyone else have this problem?
Back to grapefruit cocktails. I think what I love most about grapefruit is that it gives you both a slightly sweet and slightly bitter note. When it comes to the paloma, I’m kind of obsessed with the salted rim. It might be my favorite part.
Run a wedge of lime over the rim of the glass, then dip the glass onto a plate of salt to make the salted rim.
Stir together grapefruit juice, granulated sugar, lime juice, and tequila. I use less tequila. Cuz… see above. Lol. Divide into two small glasses. Top with grapefruit flavored club soda or regular club soda. Add crushed ice.
Serve the grapefruit paloma with wedges of lime.
Enjoy!
- ¾ cup grapefruit juice
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ⅓ cup tequila
- ¾ cup grapefruit flavored or regular club soda
- Lime wedges
- Crushed ice
- Salt
- Run a wedge of lime over the rim of the glass, then dip the glass onto a plate of salt to make the salted rim.
- Stir together grapefruit juice, granulated sugar, lime juice, and tequila. Divide into two small glasses. Top with grapefruit flavored club soda or regular club soda. Add crushed ice.
- Serve the grapefruit paloma with wedges of lime.
This looks yummy 😋
Looks great. Check out perfect summer drink with blackberries at http://www.motownsavvy.com
sounds tasty
That looks delicious!
Looks yummy. And I love your mason jar style glasses. They add to the relaxed summer feel of your post.
yummm
You had me at tequila!
That sounds good. If it ever stops raining here and warms up a bit I will try it!