Paloma

Description: A drink with the refreshing taste of grapefruit and the counteracting sweetness of honey and tequila.

Time: 5 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Glass type: Highball glass

Dietary Notes: None

Origin: Mexico

• Tequila - 50ml
• Grapefruit juice - 60ml
• Lime juice - 10ml
• Honey - 10ml
• Soda water - To fill
• Salt
• Ice - 2 handfuls
• Grapefruit (optional) - 1 Slice

1. Pour some salt onto a plate, wet the rim of the glass with lime juice and dip the rim in the salt to cover it.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with the tequila, juices, honey and ice then shake until the shaker feels ice cold.
3. Add a handful of ice to the glass and then pour in the strained mixture.
4. Top up with soda water and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

• If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, use more simple syrup and cover the rim in granulated sugar
• Aged tequila is better for this drink, try to use reposada or añejo
• If you want a more authentic paloma, use agave syrup instead of honey