Description
A refreshing and flavorful Paloma Mocktail with fresh grapefruit and lime juice, sparkling water, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a hot day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice, chilled
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Grapefruit wedge, for garnish
- Lime wedge, for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Sugar or salt for rimming the glass
- Optional: A few drops of grapefruit bitters for added complexity
Instructions
- (Optional) Prepare the Glass: If desired, rim the glass with sugar or salt. Spread sugar or salt on a small plate. Moisten the rim of the glass with a lime wedge. Gently press the rim into the sugar or salt to coat.
- Fill with Ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add Grapefruit Juice: Pour the fresh grapefruit juice over the ice.
- Add Lime Juice: Add the freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Sweeten to Taste: Add the agave nectar or simple syrup, starting with 1 tablespoon and adjusting to taste.
- Add Salt: Add a pinch of sea salt.
- Stir Gently: Stir the ingredients gently with a long spoon or cocktail stirrer.
- Top with Sparkling Water: Top the mocktail with sparkling water or club soda.
- (Optional) Add Bitters: If using, add a few drops of grapefruit bitters.
- Garnish: Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a lime wedge.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Paloma Mocktail immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh grapefruit and lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- A pinch of salt enhances the flavors.
- Don’t over-stir to maintain the fizz.
- Experiment with variations like spicy, herbal, or fruity Palomas.
- For a spicy Paloma, add a few slices of jalapeño to the glass.
- For an herbal Paloma, add a sprig of rosemary or thyme to the glass.
- For a fruity Paloma, add a few muddled berries, such as strawberries or raspberries, to the glass.
- Blend all the ingredients with ice for a frozen Paloma.
- If you don’t have agave nectar or simple syrup, you can use honey, maple syrup, or even stevia to sweeten the mocktail. Just adjust the amount to taste.
- You can prepare the grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and salt mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to serve, simply add the ice, sparkling water, and garnish.
- The amount of agave nectar or simple syrup you need will depend on the sweetness of your grapefruit juice and your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of the ingredients you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the mocktail. Use fresh grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, and high-quality sparkling water.
- Ruby Red Grapefruit is recommended for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes