![]() Wondering how to finish up a bottle? Check out our collections of tequila cocktails and mezcal cocktails. Mezcal Palomas are also delicious the mezcal adds earthy richness and a touch of smoke. I recommend 123 Blanco Organic Tequila Uno, Tequila Ocho, Tapatio Blanco, or Siembra Valles, among others. But do pick a 100% agave option that’s good enough to sip on its own there’s not a ton to hide behind here. Adding the soda at the beginning and the end of the process, rather than all at once, ensures the drink will mix easily the less stirring, the more your highball will stay bubbly.īlanco tequila has fresh herbal flavors that aren’t hidden behind barrel aging this isn’t the time to use a reposado tequila. Different brands vary, so you may find you need to adjust the lime juice depending on the sweetness of your soda. ![]() Squirt and Jarritos Toronja are also popular choices. I’ve tested this classic drink with numerous sodas and my favorite is Ting, which has a spicy punch of grapefruit flavor that balances tequila well. Strain and pour: Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with a lime/orange wedge. (Don’t skip the garnish the aroma is essential.) While there are modern versions of the Paloma recipe made exclusively with fresh juice, they require a sweetener, usually simple syrup, which adds an additional step grapefruit soda is the traditional move, and it simplifies the method a bit. Shake: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the tequila, lime juice, orange juice and stevia. It’s a refreshing cooler of grapefruit soda and tequila, a combination that tastes best when brightened with a quick squeeze of fresh lime and grapefruit juice. Thanks! FOLLOW US on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook.The Paloma is about as easy as drinks get-and it should be easy drinking too. If you’ve enjoyed this Grapefruit Margarita Recipe or any recipe on this blog please let us know in the comments! We would love to hear how you did and it’s nice to show others as well. Cheers my friends, and please drink responsibly. You’re finished and ready for the first sip. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, strain and pour over fresh ice. If you want a salted glass, now is the time to do it, otherwise continue on. Next add the fresh grapefruit juice, tequila, triple sec, and ice to the shaker with the muddled mint. Use the back of a wooden spoon if you don’t have one of these. What does that mean, you ask? It means that 4 mint leaves will be placed in a cocktail shaker and smashed to release the mint’s flavor and aroma. The recipe I will provide makes 2 drinks so plan accordingly if you are having a dinner party. One grapefruit, 3 limes, tequila, triple sec, fresh mint, kosher salt, and ice complete the list. ![]() Simple fresh ingredients are all that’s needed to make this quick cocktail. Ingredients for the Grapefruit Mint Margarita: Tequila blanco and triple sec – Espolon is one of my new faves. I always enjoy pairing cocktails with the food that is being prepared, it just adds to the wow factor. The freshness of this drink would perfectly compliment the deep, complex flavors of a mole poblano if that is on your menu. I’m thinking spicy barbacoa tacos, or even some Mexican street corn. This drink can definitely stand on its own, but if you’re looking to pair it with food, Mexican cuisine is absolutely the way to go. The brightness of the lime and the salt on the rim complete this tasty grapefruit mint margarita. The tartness of the fresh squeezed grapefruit juice can’t be equaled by a grapefruit seltzer. Going the extra 3 minutes – really, just need some fresh grapefruit juice, will make all the difference. This one’s a little different though as I’ve added my own twist. So what exactly is a Paloma? It’s typically a grapefruit seltzer and tequila based drink with lime. With the rise in popularity of La Croix’s pamplemousse, and the increasing supply of Paloma and Greyhound recipes (such as this one from my friend Ben’s blog) gracing the internet, it’s safe to say that this ruby-fleshed beauty has secured its spot on the mixology scene. And grapefruit is experiencing quite the impressive come back. It’s as though mint, tequila, and grapefruit are just meant to be. Yes! I know you’ve probably tried a thousand margarita variations, but trust me on this one – the flavors blend and compliment one another superbly.
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