Paloma Cocktail

Fresh grapefruit and lime juice, tequila blanco, honey simple syrup, and sparkling water are all ingredients in this Paloma cocktail. It is easy to swallow and light.

Ingredients

2 ounces grapefruit juice
1/2 ounce lime juice
2 ounces tequila blanco
1/2 tablespoon honey simple syrup
1–2 ounces sparkling mineral water
Salt and sugar for the rim
Garnish: Fresh grapefruit and fresh bay leaves
Ice

Instructions

Mix one part honey with one part water in a small pot over medium-low heat. (for example, 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup water, or make a bigger batch.) Optional: Add a couple of bay leaves and let this infuse for 3o minutes or overnight.
Mix one part salt and one part sugar for the rim. Place on a plate or shallow bowl. Rub the rim of the glass with grapefruit or lime wedge, then dip in the salt/sugar mixture to coat. Fill with ice.
Place ice in a shaker. Add the grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila and simple syrup. Shake to combine. Pour into the ice-filled glass and top with sparkling mineral water.
Garnish with a grapefruit slice and a fresh bay leaf.