Paloma recipe: the cocktail of the summer
This refreshing drink balances the fresh and fizzy taste of grapefruit soda with a subtle flavour of smooth tequila
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In celebration of National Tequila Day, PATRÓN has shared its take on the classic Paloma, the drink of the summer, offering a citrussy-sweet taste. Easy to make at home, this is a refreshing cocktail perfect to sip while the sun sets.
Ingredients
- 45ml Patrón Reposado
- 90ml fresh grapefruit juice
- 15ml agave syrup (1:1)
- 15ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 30ml sparkling water
- 1 pinch of salt
- grapefruit slice for garnish
- salt rim (optional)
Method
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- Combine all ingredients except sparkling water in a shaker tin and stir.
- Strain onto fresh ice in a sugar- and salt-rimmed Collins glass.
- Top with sparkling water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
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