Fresh Grapefruit Paloma
by Jessica Bippen, RD
Ingredients
Fresh Grapefruit Paloma
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1/2
cup fresh Sunkist® Star Ruby grapefruit juice
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1/2
cup sparkling water
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2
tablespoons lime juice, plus slices for garnish
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1/4
cup silver tequila (optional)
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2
teaspoons honey simple syrup (optional)
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Coarse sea salt, for the rim of the glasses
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Ice
Honey Simple Syrup
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1/4
cup filtered water
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1/4
cup honey
Directions
Fresh Grapefruit Paloma
- Salt the rim of the glass by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the edge and dipping it onto a small plate of salt.
- Fill a glass halfway full with ice.
- Add the grapefruit juice, sparkling water, lime juice, tequila (optional), and honey simple syrup (recipe below).
- Stir vigorously. Garnish with sliced lime.
Honey Simple Syrup
- Combine water and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer and stir until honey dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to a month.
