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Warm weather is on the horizon. I don't know about you, but the thought of sitting in the sunshine with a refreshing cocktail after months of cold weather brings a smile to my face.
The cocktail I'll be enjoying this spring (and maybe into the summer) is this delightful grapefruit lime paloma. It's the poster child for warm weather, made with lime simple syrup, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, and a splash of tequila. Finish it off with a garnish of grapefruit and lime wedges, and you have a spring-themed drink that's both pretty and delicious.
The paloma, which is the national drink of Mexico, is similar to a margarita, with a few differences. They both contain tequila and lime juice, but the margarita has triple sec and Cointreau, whereas a paloma has grapefruit juice and sparkling water, making it less sweet.
- For the Lime Simple Syrup:
- 34 cup water
- 14 cup granulated sugar
- 1 lime (juiced and zest)
- For the Paloma:
- 1 cup tequila
- 1 cup grapefruit juice (2 Harry & David grapefruits juiced)
- 2 tbs lime juice
- sparkling lime soda
- Grapefruit wedges (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
- To make the lime simple syrup:
- Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the mixture into another heat-proof container to cool.
- Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the lime juice and lime zest.
- To make the cocktail:
- Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and lime simple syrup into a large pitcher. Stir the mixture.
- Fill four cocktail glasses with ice. Divide the mixture among the cocktail glasses, filling each glass only 3/4 of the way.
- Top each glass with some of the sparkling lime soda. Garnish with lime and grapefruit slices.
AUTHOR
Lauren is a self-proclaimed foodie, recipe developer, photography lover, cookbook author, and world traveler. On her blog The Curious Plate, she shares unique recipes, travel experiences, and local recommendations from her home town in Denver, Colorado. Her style is all about "embracing curiosity," and she likes to treat her kitchen as her playground when creating fresh, flavorful, and adventurous recipes.