Grapefruits are one of my favorite fruits and it is an especially nice additive when it is squeezed into a drink. This grapefruit paloma cocktail will be refreshing to sip on during a hot summer day. The zing of ginger beer added to it will be a fun bubbly surprise to your taste buds!
What alternatives can you use?
Swap homemade grapefruit juice for pre-made juice
- Using fresh grapefruit juice will leave you with a more vibrant color and of course a fresher taste. However, if you want to save time you can use pre-made grapefruit juice instead of squeezing grapefruits. I recommend buying Simply’s grapefruit juice
Swap ginger beer for grapefruit soda
- I like the subtleness that the ginger beer adds to balance out this tequila based cocktail, but if you want you can replace it with Jarritos grapefruit soda or Organics grapefruit soda
Swap Tequila for Mezcal
- Both have a very similar taste, so using either one would not alter the taste too much
My favorite bar accessories
- A cocktail shaker set is a must if you plan on becoming the bartender of your household! I like this kit because it comes with all of the tools you need in addition to some recipe cards that come in handy if you need an easy recipe to glance at.
- A juice squeezer can help you make juice in bulk, especially if your cocktail requires a larger amount of juice.
- Cocktail glasses are a nice addition to your bar shelf. If you are going to go through the time and effort to make yourself a pretty cocktail, make sure to display it in a pretty glass!
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What is your favorite summer drink to sip on?
Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail
This paloma has a citrus taste of grapefruit along with a bubbly zing from ginger beer. It is a perfect drink to have with mexican food or baked fish.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup grapefruit juice
- 1/4 cup ginger beer
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp agave
- 1 grapefruit slices
- salt for the rim
Instructions
- Shake all ingredients together except the ginger beer.
- Mix in the ginger beer.
- Grab your glass and line it with salt on the rim.
- Pour in your drink. Garnish with grapefruit slices.