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Paloma with Grapefruit
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Pour sea salt into a shallow dish. Cut one lime in half. Rub the rims of four highball glasses with a lime wedge and dip them in sea salt.
TIP:Moisten the rim with lime juice and dip it in salt spread on a plate. Twist the glass and tilt it slightly until the rim is thin and even. For a nicer look, use fine sea salt.
- 2
Halve the grapefruits and juice them using a citrus juicer. Juice the limes into a measuring cup. Strain any pulp through a sieve.
TIP:Bring the grapefruit to room temperature, then juice it with a citrus juicer to maximize yield. Strain the juice through a fine sieve to remove pulp and seeds.
Mixing
- 3
Add 5-6 ice cubes to each glass. Divide the tequila, grapefruit, and lime juices evenly between the glasses.
- 4
Add agave syrup (adjust the amount to taste) and stir briefly with a bar spoon to dissolve the syrup.
- 5
Top up with soda water and gently stir again to combine without losing the carbonation.
Serving
- 6
Garnish the rim or the drink with a slice of grapefruit and serve immediately chilled.
- 7
If desired, add an extra ice cube or a splash of lime juice for a brighter acidity.
More tips:
No agave syrup? Substitute it with an equal amount of simple syrup (1:1). If your grapefruits are less bitter, reduce the sweetener.
For faster preparation, use 100% grapefruit juice and skip fresh juicing. The drink will be less aromatic but still balanced.
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