Grapefruit Paloma Mocktail
This non-alcoholic paloma mocktail is a vibrant and zesty dream. It beautifully combines tangy grapefruit juice, sharp lime, and a touch of maple syrup, all topped with delightful fizz. It is the ultimate refreshing drink for any occasion and is ready in minutes.
Equipment
- highball or collins glass
- jigger or measuring spoons
- bar spoon or stirrer
Ingredients
- 4 oz grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ oz maple syrup
- 3 oz sparkling water or club soda
- ice
- grapefruit slice (for garnish)
- lime wheel (for garnish)
- coarse salt (for the rim (optional)
Instructions
- Rim the glass: If using salt, run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it into a small plate of coarse salt.
- Add ice and liquids: Fill the glass completely with ice. Pour in grapefruit juice(4 oz), ½ oz of lime juice, and ½ oz of maple syrup.
- Stir the base: Use a bar spoon to stir the mixture for about 15 seconds until it is well-chilled and combined.
- Top with sparkling water: Slowly pour sparkling water(3 oz) over the top until the glass is full and the drink is bubbly.
- Garnish and serve immediately: Add a fresh grapefruit slice or a lime wheel to the glass for garnish and enjoy right away.
Notes
- For the very best flavor, always use freshly squeezed citrus juice.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of maple syrup to your taste.
- Chilling your serving glass beforehand will keep your drink colder longer.
- Don’t stir after adding the sparkling water to keep it very bubbly.
- A sprig of fresh mint or rosemary also makes a lovely garnish.
- To make it spicy, muddle a jalapeño slice in the glass first.