Paloma Recipe

Time8m

Serves1

tequila, grapefruit, lime, simple, soda water, salted rim

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Ingredients

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1
Prep the rim
Pour the kosher salt onto a small plate and spread into an even layer. Run the lime wedge around the outside rim of a highball or Collins glass to moisten it. Roll or press the moistened rim into the salt until an even salted edge forms. Set the glass aside.

2
Build and shake
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice (about 4–5 large cubes). Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
3
Serve
Fill the salted highball glass with fresh ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. Top with about 2 oz club soda, gently stir once to integrate (one or two gentle stirs).
4
Garnish and finish
Express the oils from a grapefruit wedge over the drink by squeezing it lightly, then drop the wedge into the glass as a garnish. Serve immediately.