Cheers to summer friends! I know this summer might look a lot different than any of us anticipated. But, I’m still determined to make the most of these beautiful days in Michigan. Sitting outside for meals with a drink in hand sounds pretty perfect right now. I recently made this Paloma cocktail after seeing Amy Schumer make it on her show “Amy Schumer Learns to Cook” on the Food Network. If you haven’t seen this show it’s a must-watch. Trust me. Scroll down for this Paloma cocktail recipe!
Here’s the recipe for a Paloma that Amy Schumer shared on her show. I revised it a little since I didn’t have any pineapple, but I would love try this next time. If you haven’t had a Paloma it’s sorta a cross between a margarita and a spritz. I love the refreshing grapefruit juice and addition of the sparkling water to this drink. It’s honestly perfect to enjoy outside during the summer with some chips and guacamole.
For this recipe I used my favorite Nellie & Joe’s key lime juice. You can find this at most grocery stores here in West Michigan. If you don’t have Nellie & Joe’s juice you can totally use regular lime juice. Also, if you like your drinks on the sweeter side I would suggest adding a little more sugar or simple syrup to your cocktail. The best part about this cocktail is you can really customize it to make it your own. If you’re a fan of a margarita and love grapefruit this is a must for you to try.
Paloma
Ingredients
- Ice
- Coarse Salt
- 1/4 cup Grapefruit Juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 3/4 tsp Sugar or Simple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Tequila
- 1/4 cup Sparkling Water
- Grapefuit Wedge
Instructions
- Cut a piece of grapefuit and rub the grapefruit on the rim of your glass. Pour the salt on a plate. Dip the rim of the glass in the salt. If you don't like salt on the rim you can skip this step.
- Combine the grapefuit juice, lime juice and sugar or simple syrup in the glass. Stir unitl sugar is dissolved in the fruit juice.
- Add the tequila and ice to your glass.
- Top with sparkling water and add your grapefruit wedge.
If you like this Paloma cocktail, check out this recipe for an Aperol Spritz. Cory and I love a good Aperol Spritz during the summer months. Let me know if you try this cocktail by leaving a comment below. Cheers friends!
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