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Fresh Grapefruit Paloma

This fresh grapefruit Paloma recipe is the perfect summer cocktail!  Make for a crowd or just for one - sweet, refreshing, and citrusy!  
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Kelly Jensen

Ingredients

Grapefruit Infused Simple Syrup

  • Peels of 1 grapefruit
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

For the Paloma

  • 2 ounces tequila reposado or mezcal
  • 1 ounce Grapefruit Infused Simple Syrup
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 ounces seltzer to top
  • Salt rim

Instructions

Grapefruit Simple Syrup Recipe

  • In a large mason jar, add the peels from 1 grapefruit, 1/2 cup is sugar, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Allow the peels to soak for 1 hour- not much longer or else they will get bitter.
  • Remove the peels and refrigerate the syrup!

Grapefruit Paloma Recipe

  • In a mason jar, combine the tequila and grapefruit simple syrup, and lime juice.  Add ice and shake well.
  • Pour into a cocktail glass over ice, and add the seltzer as a float on top.  Garnish with fresh lime and grapefruit twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 128g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 122g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg