Paloma

I first tried this at a bar in Luxembourg. I believe they used the standard recipe (as below) that uses grapefruit soda. I don't know what brand, but cosidering the quality of the bar and the taste of the drink it may have been Fever Tree. I would try fresh grapefruit juice or a mixture with the grapefruit soda. I would also look at adding a little grapefruit liqueur such as Giffard, which is one of the best.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces tequila
• 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 4 ounces Grapefruit soda, chilled
• Pinch of salt
• Garnish: lime wheel or wedge

Steps

1. Add the tequila, lime juice, and pinch of salt to the glass, and fill with ice.
2. Top with grapefruit soda, and stir briefly and gently to combine.
3. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.

I would use a high quality brand of grapefruit soda like Fever Tree. Other brands Jarritos from Mexico and Wink which is a popular domestic brand. Do not use Ting, the Jamaican grapefruit soda.

I made my own version at home that is a bit different but very nice:

Ingredients

• 2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 ounces grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 ounce grapefruit liqueur like Giffard
• Pinch of salt
• Garnish: lime wheel or wedge

Giffard