Refreshing Raspberry Paloma
With summer just around the corner, there's nothing better than a Refreshing Raspberry Paloma. A twist on the classic with the addition of sweet raspberries!
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- muddler
- juicer
- High Ball Glass
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh raspberries
- 2 oz grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
- 3 oz tequila
- .5 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- .5 oz simple syrup or agave syrup
- 2-3 oz club soda or sparkling water
- coarse salt or sugar for the rim
- grapefruit slice and raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Rim with coarse salt or sugar.
- Muddle raspberries in a cocktail shaker to release their juices and flavors.
- Add the grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup or agave syrup to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass, using a fine-mesh strainer to remove any raspberry seeds or pulp.
- Top with 2-3 oz of club soda or sparkling water. Add some ice cubes if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Cheers!