Orange Blossom Paloma With Orange Zest

Orange Blossom Paloma With Orange Zest

A floral twist on the classic Paloma, bright with grapefruit, orange zest, and orange blossom water.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 185/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This riff on the traditional tequila-and-grapefruit Paloma layers in orange blossom water and fresh orange zest for a fragrant, citrus-forward cocktail. Shaken with tequila, lime, and a touch of agave, then topped with sparkling grapefruit soda, it makes a refreshing sipper for warm afternoons or as a brunch companion.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces blanco tequila
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce agave syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
  • 4 ounces grapefruit soda
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 lime wheel, for garnish
  • 1 orange zest strip, for garnish
  • 1 pinch coarse salt, for rimming (optional)

Method

  1. If using, run a lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip the rim into coarse salt to coat lightly.

  2. Fill the glass with ice cubes.

  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, orange blossom water, and orange zest.

  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds, until well chilled.

  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over ice.

  6. Top with grapefruit soda and stir gently once to combine.

  7. Garnish with a lime wheel and a strip of orange zest, then serve immediately.

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    Orange Blossom Paloma With Orange Zest

    This riff on the traditional tequila-and-grapefruit Paloma layers in orange blossom water and fresh orange zest for a fragrant, citrus-forward cocktail. Shaken with tequila, lime, and a touch of agave, then topped with sparkling grapefruit soda, it makes a refreshing sipper for warm afternoons or as a brunch companion.

    5 min 1 serving 185 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces blanco tequila
    • 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
    • 1/2 ounce agave syrup
    • 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
    • 4 ounces grapefruit soda
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • 1 lime wheel, for garnish
    • 1 orange zest strip, for garnish
    • 1 pinch coarse salt, for rimming (optional)

    Method

    1. 1

      If using, run a lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip the rim into coarse salt to coat lightly.

    2. 2

      Fill the glass with ice cubes.

    3. 3

      In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, orange blossom water, and orange zest.

    4. 4

      Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds, until well chilled.

    5. 5

      Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over ice.

    6. 6

      Top with grapefruit soda and stir gently once to combine.

    7. 7

      Garnish with a lime wheel and a strip of orange zest, then serve immediately.