Paloma

Name: Paloma
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: For the Grapefruit Simple Syrup:; 1 cup granulated sugar; 0.5 cup water; 6 2-in. strips grapefruit zest; For the Paloma:; 1 cup Ruby Red grapefruit juice, chilled; 0.5 cup (4 oz.) silver tequila (do not use mezcal), chilled; 2 tablespoons Grapefruit Simple Syrup; 1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime); 0.75 cup club soda, chilled; Grapefruit peel twists

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Paloma means dove in Spanish. We think that’s the perfect way to describe this slightly more peaceful approach to a margarita. A traditional margarita, when made well, is a balanced concoction of lime juice, tequila, sweetener, and maybe splash of orange (we like fresh). A salted rim takes it in a decidedly assertive direction. If you’re new to tequila drinking or just want to take part in the fun, try this gentler approach with grapefruit juice and a little less tequila than usual. Be sure to avoid the white pith when you’re removing the grapefruit zest for the syrup—it can make the syrup bitter—use a Y-shaped peeler for the cleanest peels.

Robin Bashinsky

Updated on May 12, 2017

Hands On Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

4 serves

Ingredients

For the Grapefruit Simple Syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
6 2-in. strips grapefruit zest
For the Paloma:
1 cup Ruby Red grapefruit juice, chilled
½ cup (4 oz.) silver tequila (do not use mezcal), chilled
2 tablespoons Grapefruit Simple Syrup
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
¾ cup club soda, chilled
Grapefruit peel twists

Directions

Prepare the Grapefruit Simple Syrup: Combine sugar, water, and grapefruit zest in a small saucepan. Cook over high, whisking occasionally, until sugar dissolves, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 15 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard rind. Cover and chill syrup until ready to use.
Prepare the Paloma: Stir together grapefruit juice, tequila, syrup, and lime juice in a pitcher. (Reserve remaining Grapefruit Simple Syrup for another use.) Pour evenly into tall glasses filled with ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with grapefruit peel twists.