Paloma
Paloma
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Overview
Description: A drink with the refreshing taste of grapefruit and the counteracting sweetness of honey and tequila.
Time: 5 mins
Difficulty: Medium
Glass type: Highball glass
Dietary Notes: None
Origin: Mexico
Ingredients 
- Tequila - 50ml
- Grapefruit juice - 60ml
- Lime juice - 10ml
- Honey - 10ml
- Soda water - To fill
- Salt
- Ice - 2 handfuls
- Grapefruit (optional) - 1 Slice
Recipe 
- Pour some salt onto a plate, wet the rim of the glass with lime juice and dip the rim in the salt to cover it.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with the tequila, juices, honey and ice then shake until the shaker feels ice cold.
- Add a handful of ice to the glass and then pour in the strained mixture.
- Top up with soda water and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
Top Tips 
- If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, use more simple syrup and cover the rim in granulated sugar
- Aged tequila is better for this drink, try to use reposada or añejo
- If you want a more authentic paloma, use agave syrup instead of honey
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