Summer in a cup! This refreshing grapefruit Paloma cocktail is the perfect sipper for those hot sunny days.

This delicious cocktail has all the ingredients of a quintessential summer drink. It’s fruity, refreshing, made with beautiful fresh ingredients, and is based with tequila!

I’ve been perfecting this refreshing grapefruit Paloma cocktail over the past couple of months – lots of trial and error (lucky me and my husband). Make sure to read the ‘Other Notes’ at the bottom of this post for a few key strategies that make a big difference in the overall taste of this beauty.

You’ll Need:

1.5 ounces Tequila Blanco
Juice from two grapefruit
Juice from one lime
large block ice
A splash of grapefruit-flavoured sparkling water or grapefruit kombucha

Rim:

Flaky sea salt
grapefruit zest

Garnish:

Rosemary Sprig
One slice of grapefruit

Glass:

wide-mouth highball glass or stemless red wine glass

Directions:

Zest your grapefruit and mix with sea salt.
Rim glass. You can use a bit of agave nectar, honey or juice from a lime.
Juice grapefruit and lime into a liquid measuring cup.
Put your ice into your glass.
Add in tequila.
Pour juice mixture into glass and top with a splash or two of sparkling water or grapefruit kombucha.
Give it a stir!
Add in your grapefruit slice and rosemary sprig garnish.
Cheers!

Other Notes:

Zest your grapefruit and let dry for a few hours or overnight before you mix with the sea salt. Not essential but I find this makes the rimmer less messy and therefore more aesthetically pleasing for presentation.
When rimming your glass, only put your rimmer on one small portion of one side of the glass. Again – points for presentation.
Juice the fruit into a measuring cup first as opposed to straight into the glass. Way less messy.
Use big block ice instead of cubes. Easier to drink and looks cooler.
Be sure to only use a splash or two of sparkling water or Kombucha. Too much will drastically change the overall taste.
Make sure you stir this before you sip! Missing this step is crucial to the taste of the drink.
Gently push your rosemary sprig into the glass so it’s not sticking out the top and hitting you in the face. LOL!

photos: Dallas Curow

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