PALOMA

Ingredients

• 1 T fresh lime juice
• 1 T basil simple syrup
• 2 oz mezcal or tequila
• ¼ C grapefruit soda or grapefruit juice
• ¼ C club soda
• fresh basil leaves + grapefruit wedge to garnish
• For the simple syrup:
• 1 C water
• 1/2 C raw sugar
• 1/2 C light brown sugar
• 1 C fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Make the simple syrup:

2. Bring the water to a boil. Add the sugars and whisk until dissolved. Add the basil and steep for 30 minutes. Discard the basil leaves and refrigerate the simple syrup until ready to use.

3. To make a Paloma:

4. Add the fresh lime juice, simple syrup and mezcal or tequila to a cocktail glass.

5. Fill with crushed ice.

6. Add the grapefruit soda and club soda. Stir to mix well.

7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a grapefruit slice.

Serves 1 Paloma
Category: Sweets + Drinks

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