When it comes to tequila, I am going to make or serve my homemade margarita with a Grand Marnier float every.single.time. Until I met this Paloma which in my opinion is the best Paloma recipe!
The traditional Paloma is made with tequila, lime juice and grapefruit juice. Mine gets a glow-up with a homemade orange simple syrup that adds a little sweetness while still keeping the drink nice and bright! I also add a little bit of Mezcal along with the tequila to bring in a subtle smokiness that cuts through all the citrus. It is the most perfect and best Paloma recipe! Cheers!
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Ingredients
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- 1.5 oz tequila
- 1 oz mezcal (or just 2 oz of tequila if you don’t want to use mezcal)
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 oz orange simple syrup (see below for recipe)
- juice from half a lime
- Tajin and salt for rim
Orange Simple Syrup
- 1 cup superfine white sugar
- 1 cup water
- peels from 2 oranges
Instructions
- Run the wedge of a lime along your glass.
- In a small plate add some salt and Tajin. Mix to combine.
- Turn the rim of the glass in Tajin and salt mixture.
- Add a large ice cube to the glass.
- In a shaker filled with ice add the tequila, mezcal, grapefruit juice, orange simple syrup and juice from half a lime.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into salt rimmed glass. Cheers!
Orange Simple Syrup
- Remove any wax from oranges by placing them into a heat safe bowl or sauce pan and pouring boiling water over them (enough to cover them).
- Let them sit in the water for 5 minutes. Remove the oranges and use a cloth to wipe wax off. Wash under the sink.
- In a small saucepan over medium low heat add 1 cup water and 1 cup superfine white sugar. Allow to come to a simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and add orange peels. Cover pan and allow orange peels to steep for about 20-30 minutes.
- Strain liquid into a jar with an airtight lid. Can stay in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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