Description
Pink Grapefruit Palomas cocktail blends zesty citrus with tequila for a refreshing Mexican libation. Ina Garten’s signature recipe promises a balanced, tangy drink you’ll savor during warm afternoons or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tequila blanco (240 ml, such as Casamigos)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed pink or ruby grapefruit juice (240 ml, from 1 to 2 grapefruits)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (60 ml, from 2 limes)
- 2 tbsps simple syrup (30 ml, see note)
- 2 tbsps sugar (25 g)
- ¼ cup kosher salt (60 ml)
- Grapefruit wedge, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Rim Preparation: Generate a delicate salt-sugar coating by combining fine salt and granulated sugar. Moisten glass edges using a grapefruit wedge, then delicately dip into the seasoning mixture. Set glasses aside to dry naturally.
- Liquid Composition: Combine grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and sea salt in a large pitcher. Whisk ingredients meticulously to create a harmonious blend, ensuring complete flavor integration.
- Chilling and Mixing: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour the prepared liquid mixture into the shaker, potentially in incremental batches. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the cocktail, releasing its vibrant essence.
- Presentation and Serving: Pour the chilled paloma into prepared glasses, topping with additional ice cubes. Crown each drink with a fresh grapefruit wedge as a sophisticated garnish. Serve immediately to preserve the cocktail’s crisp, invigorating temperature and maximize flavor profile.
Notes
- Rim Preparation Tip: Use fine salt and sugar for a perfectly textured, evenly distributed glass edge that enhances flavor and visual appeal.
- Juice Quality Matters: Always choose fresh grapefruit and lime juice for maximum flavor intensity and bright, authentic cocktail character.
- Shake Technique: Vigorously shake for exactly 30 seconds to achieve optimal temperature, dilution, and smooth blending of ingredients.
- Serve Immediately Strategy: Enjoy palomas right after mixing to preserve crisp, cold temperature and prevent flavor degradation or ice over-melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg