Craft the Perfect Paloma | Easy Paloma Cocktail Recipe | OTK After Hours

blood orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice

💰Cheaper: regular orange juice

Fresh orange juice provides a similar flavor at a lower cost.

tequila

💰Cheaper: mezcal

Mezcal can be a more affordable alternative with a smoky flavor.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey can add sweetness at a lower cost.

grapefruit soda

🥗Healthier: sparkling water with grapefruit juice

💰Cheaper: club soda with grapefruit juice

Club soda is a cost-effective alternative with similar fizz.

Slice a lime in half to rim the glass.

Rub the lime around the edge of the glass and dip it in kosher salt to rim it.

Fill the glass with ice.

Pour 2 oz of mezcal into the glass.

Add 2 oz of grapefruit juice to the glass.

Add 1/2 oz of simple syrup to the glass.

Squeeze the juice from half a lime into the glass.

Top off the drink with grapefruit soda, adding more if desired.

Stir the mixture gently to combine.

Taste the drink and adjust the salt rim if necessary.

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