Paloma Twist Cocktail Recipe
This fresh take on the classic Paloma adds cucumber and mint for a cool, refreshing taste.
The recipe serves one and takes about 5 minutes to make.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Highball glass
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Citrus juicer
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 cucumber slices
- 3 mint leaves
- Grapefruit soda about 2 oz
- Salt for rim optional
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- If you want a salt rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in salt.
- Put cucumber slices and mint leaves in the shaker.
- Muddle gently to release their oils and flavors.
- Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into an ice-filled highball glass.
- Pour in grapefruit soda and stir gently.
- Add a cucumber slice and mint sprig as garnish.
Notes
You can use store-bought grapefruit juice, but fresh juice gives better flavor.
Serve the drink right away while the bubbles are still fresh.
For a spicy twist, muddle 2-3 thin jalapeño slices with the cucumber and mint.
To make it non-alcoholic, use extra grapefruit soda instead of tequila.