Grapefruit Breeze

The Paloma cocktail is the perfect summer sip, offering a refreshing and breezy alternative to the classic margarita. This tequila-based cocktail is highlighted by the tangy and invigorating flavor of pink grapefruit, making it an ideal choice for warm-weather gatherings and relaxing by the pool.

Grapefruit Breeze

A tequila-based cocktail featuring the refreshing flavor of pink grapefruit, perfect for summer enjoyment.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lime
  • Pinch of flaked sea salt
  • 1.50 oz blanco tequila
  • 1.50 oz pink grapefruit juice
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup
  • A handful of ice cubes
  • Sparkling water, for topping up
  • Wedge of grapefruit, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cut the lime and rub it around the rim of a chilled highball glass.
  2. Dip the rim of the glass into a dish of flaked sea salt to coat the rim.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, pink grapefruit juice, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and agave syrup with ice. Shake well.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  5. Top up the glass with sparkling water.
  6. Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit.