How to Make The Paloma | Cocktail Cards

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.

Start with a pint glass for building the drink.

Pour in 1.5 ounces of tequila.

Add 0.5 ounces of simple syrup.

Squeeze in 0.75 ounces of fresh lime juice from a lime.

Add 1.5 ounces of fresh grapefruit juice.

Add ice to the mixture in the glass.

Shake the mixture for about 8 to 10 seconds.

Add ice to a separate glass.

Strain the mixture into the glass, leaving a little space at the top.

Top off the drink with grapefruit soda.

Cut a lime wedge for garnish and add it to the drink.

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