Description
A refreshing and bubbly Paloma Mocktail made with grapefruit soda, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and sparkling water. Perfect for a hot day or any time you crave a delicious non-alcoholic drink!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Grapefruit Soda (chilled, preferably with real grapefruit juice)
- 1 ounce Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ ounce Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 ounces Sparkling Water or Club Soda (for topping off)
- Lime Wedge or Grapefruit Slice (for garnish, optional)
- Salt (for rimming the glass, optional)
- Ice Cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Chill Your Glass (Optional): Place your glass in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to chill.
- Prepare Salted Rim (Optional): Pour coarse salt onto a small plate. Moisten the rim of the chilled glass with a lime wedge. Gently press the rim into the salt, rotating until evenly coated.
- Add Ice: Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in Lime Juice: Add 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice to the glass.
- Add Sweetener: Pour in ½ ounce of agave nectar or simple syrup. Adjust to your sweetness preference.
- Pour in Grapefruit Soda: Slowly pour in 12 ounces of chilled grapefruit soda.
- Stir Gently: Use a long spoon or cocktail stirrer to gently stir the ingredients together.
- Top with Sparkling Water: Top off the drink with 2 ounces of sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a lime wedge or grapefruit slice.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Paloma Mocktail cold!
Notes
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of agave nectar or simple syrup to your liking.
- Grapefruit Soda: Experiment with different brands of grapefruit soda. Look for brands with real grapefruit juice.
- Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few slices of jalapeño for a spicy twist.
- Fruity Twist: Add muddled strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
- Citrus Variation: Use orange juice or blood orange juice instead of lime juice.
- Batch Making: Combine lime juice, agave nectar, and grapefruit soda in a pitcher ahead of time. Add sparkling water just before serving.
- Infused Syrup: Infuse simple syrup with herbs or spices like rosemary, thyme, or ginger.
- Flavored Water: Use flavored sparkling water (grapefruit, lime, cucumber).
- Ice Type: Large ice cubes melt slower.
- Sugar Rim: Use sugar instead of salt for rimming.
- Cocktail Version: Add 1.5 ounces of tequila (blanco or reposado) for a Paloma cocktail.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for the best flavor.
- Chilling: Chill your glass and ingredients for a colder drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes