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Paloma Cocktail

With beautiful notes of citrus, this Paloma Cocktail is perfect to enjoy this summer. It's a great choice to quench your thirst…
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword Cinco de Mayo, Cocktails, Dairy Free, Dinner Party, Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Summer Recipe, Vegan & Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Tajín (substitute ground sea salt), or as needed
  • 1 large grapefruit wedge, for glass rims plus 2 slices for garnish
  • 4 large ice cubes, plus 1 cup for shaker
  • 4 ounces white Tequila
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice tips & tricks
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. agave nectar (substitute simple syrup), or to taste tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water or carbonated citrus soda
  • 2 large lime slices, for garnish

Directions

  • Wet the rims of two cocktail glasses with a grapefruit wedge before coating them with Tajín. Add a couple ice cubes per glass and set aside.
  • In a cobbler shaker, add 1 cup ice cubes, tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and agave nectar. Place top section firmly on the base and shake vigorously to mix the ingredients well, about 15 seconds.
  • Remove the cap and pour the mix evenly into the prepared glasses. Top with either sparkling water or carbonated citrus soda and garnish with grapefruit slice and lime slice.