Palomita Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Top & Garnish
Optional Aromatics
Method
Prep
- 1
Rim the glass
Run the grapefruit wedge around the rim of a highball or rocks glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of coarse salt or Tajín to coat evenly. Set glass aside.
- 2
If using, zest a small amount of lime and grapefruit and set aside for garnish/aroma.
Mixing
- 3
Shake the base
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz blanco tequila, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain
Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice. Double-strain the shaken mixture into the glass to keep pulp out (use a fine mesh strainer if available).
Finish & Serve
- 5
Top the cocktail with 2 oz Mexican soda or club soda. Gently stir once or twice to integrate the soda without flattening the bubbles.
- 6
Express the oils of the grapefruit wedge over the drink, then drop the wedge in as garnish. If using zests, sprinkle the lime and grapefruit zest on top for extra aroma.
- 7
Serve immediately with a straw if desired.