Paloma
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Paloma
Description
The Paloma is a refreshing cocktail featuring tequila as its base spirit combined with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and lime juice to deliver a lively citrus flavor. Agave nectar provides a subtle sweetness balancing the tartness, while sparkling water adds light effervescence, making it vibrant and thirst-quenching. The glass is rimmed with coarse sea salt, which accentuates the citrus and tequila flavors by adding a savory contrast with each sip. Ice is added to keep it chilled and crisp.
Preparation involves salting the rim by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the glass before dipping it into salt, then mixing all liquid ingredients in the glass and adjusting sweetness to preference. Garnishing with a grapefruit wedge lends additional citrus aroma and a visual cue to the drink’s fresh character.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces grapefruit juice plus wedges for garnish, fresh
- 2 ounces sparkling water
- ½ ounce lime juice fresh
- ¼ ounce agave nectar or to taste, or simple syrup
- sea salt for the rim of the glasses, coarse
- ice
Instructions
- Salt the rim of the glass by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the edge and dipping it onto a small plate of salt.
- Mix the tequila, grapefruit juice, sparkling water, lime juice, and agave nectar into the glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with ice. Adjust sweetness to taste. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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