Description
A perfect all season cocktail made in a big batch for sharing!
Ingredients
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Grapefruit Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice (about 2 grapefruits)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 strips of grapefruit zest (use a vegetable peeler for wide strips)
- 3 cups fresh grapefruit juice (about 6 grapefruits)
- 2 cups tequila (Silver, preferred)
- 1 cup grapefruit simple syrup, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- Club soda, to top
- Ice
- Grapefruit slices
- Lime wedges
- Rosemary Sprigs
- Coarse salt (for rimming glasses, optional)
Instructions
- Make the Grapefruit Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the grapefruit juice, sugar, and grapefruit zest strips.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool completely. Strain out the zest strips and transfer the syrup to a container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Prepare the Palomas:
- In a large pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice, tequila, grapefruit simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir well to mix.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or acidity as needed by adding more simple syrup or lime juice.
- Serve the Palomas:
- If desired, rim the glasses with salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into a plate of coarse salt.
- Fill each glass with ice and pour the Paloma mixture over the ice, leaving some room at the top.
- Top each glass with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with grapefruit slices and lime wedges and rosemary sprigs
