Refreshing Grapefruit Rosemary Paloma Cocktail
A sophisticated and refreshing summer cocktail combining bright, tart grapefruit with piney rosemary and smooth tequila blanco, perfect for casual sipping or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) tequila blanco (100% agave, e.g., Espolòn or Olmeca Altos)
- 3 oz (90 ml) fresh grapefruit juice
- 1–2 fresh rosemary sprigs (plus extra for garnish)
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) agave syrup (or simple syrup)
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 2 oz (60 ml) sparkling water
- Coarse salt (for rimming the glass)
- Ice cubes (plenty)
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass, then dip it into coarse salt to coat. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, place 1-2 sprigs of fresh rosemary and gently muddle for about 10 seconds to release oils without pulverizing the leaves.
- Add 2 oz tequila blanco, 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes, seal, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes and strain the mixture into the glass, leaving room for sparkling water.
- Top with about 2 oz chilled sparkling water to add fizz and lighten the cocktail.
- Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig (slapped between palms to release aroma) and a thin grapefruit wheel or twist.
Notes
Gently muddle rosemary to avoid bitterness. Use fresh grapefruit juice for best flavor. Adjust agave syrup to balance tartness. For a smoky twist, substitute mezcal for tequila. For a mocktail, omit tequila and agave syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
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