Paloma With Grapefruit And Mint Sugar Rim Cocktail
This Paloma gets an extra-refreshing twist from a mint sugar rim, balancing grapefruit, lime, tequila, and bubbles with gentle sweetness and cool mint. Perfect for any season and sure to impress at any gathering.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Citrus juicer
- Highball glass
- Collins glass
- Small plate
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Fine strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado tequila
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice or pink grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.25 oz agave nectar or simple syrup
- 2.5 oz club soda or sparkling water or grapefruit soda
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- mint leaves for rim and garnish
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rim
- flaky sea salt optional, for rim
Instructions
- Toss mint leaves and sugar into a small dish and rub together until fragrant.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled glass, then dip into the mint sugar mixture.
- Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave nectar to a cocktail shaker.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Top with club soda or grapefruit soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a mint sprig or grapefruit slice.
Notes
Fresh grapefruit juice and a mint sugar rim make this drink bright and lively. Mezcal works for a smoky version. For parties, scale up in a pitcher—add soda just before serving. The rim brings cool mint and gentle sweetness to every sip.