Easy Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail
Learn how to make the best Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail with this 5-minute recipe! This refreshing, zesty, tequila-based cocktail is a classic Mexican drink perfect for your next summer get-together! The tangy grapefruit flavor pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the simple syrup, making it the perfect thirst quencher on a hot summer day!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 317kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or glass
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 ounces grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces simple syrup or agave syrup (see Note 1)
- 1½ ounces club soda or soda water
- coarse salt for the rim
- grapefruit wedges and lime slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of the glass with a grapefruit slice and dip the rim in a shallow dish with salt.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- In a cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice, 2 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of grapefruit juice, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 2 ounces of simple syrup. Cover and shake for 20-30 seconds. If you do not have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar or add the ingredients directly to a glass.
- Strain the mixture into your salt-rimmed glass.
- Add 1½ ounces of club soda, grapefruit soda, or sparkling water to the glass and stir gently.
- Garnish your cocktail with a grapefruit wedge, lime wedge, or a slice of lime.
Notes
Simple syrup: Mix together ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of water in a small saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Let cool. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you plan on mixing lots of drinks, double or triple the amounts.
- Use fresh grapefruit juice and freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Chill your glass in the freezer for a few minutes before making the cocktail to keep it cold.
- For a sweeter cocktail, add more simple syrup.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeño slices to the cocktail.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
