Grilled Paloma
A smoky twist on the classic Paloma cocktail featuring grilled citrus, tequila, and club soda. This refreshing drink combines the caramelized flavors of grilled grapefruit and lime with smooth tequila, balanced by agave nectar and a salted rim.
Ingredients
- •1 whole grapefruit
- •2 whole limes
- •2 tablespoons kosher salt
- •2 cups ice
- •4 ounces tequila
- •1 ounce agave nectar
- •2 ounces club soda
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Light a grill and arrange it for direct heat or preheat a grill pan. Grill the grapefruit and the limes over high heat until well browned on the bottoms, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
5 min
- 2.
Arrange some salt on a small plate. Moisten the rims of 2 high ball glasses and coat with salt.
2 min
- 3.
For each cocktail: Fill a shaker with ice and add 2 ounces of squeezed grapefruit juice, 1 ounce of squeezed lime juice, 2 ounces tequila and 1/2 ounce agave nectar. Close the shaker and shake well. Fill one of the prepared glasses with ice and strain the drink into the glasses. Top with 1 ounce of club soda and serve. Fill the shaker with clean ice to make the second cocktail.
5 min
