Miami Sunset Paloma
A vibrant twist on the Paloma featuring fresh grapefruit, lime, and a splash of sparkling water for a sunny coastal vibe. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- for rimming salt
- 1 grapefruit wedge
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rub a grapefruit wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip the rim into salt to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 3: In a shaker filled halfway with ice, combine 2 oz blanco tequila, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave syrup.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
- Step 5: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Step 6: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine.
- Step 7: Garnish with a thin slice of grapefruit on the rim.
