Milagros Ruby Red Virgin Grapefruit Palomas

The Paloma is one of the most refreshing and popular cocktails from Guadalajara Mexico and our fresh virgin version is a wonderful summertime cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz fresh squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
• 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 oz orange and grapefruit infused agave nectar
• 2 oz sparkling soda water
• 1 lime wheel
• 3 grapefruit segments
• Ice
• Kosher Salt for rimming
  

Preparation:

• In a mixing glass measure and add the grapefruit, lime, agave nectar and soda water.
• Add lime wheel and fill with ice.
• Cap with shaker tin and shake hard twice
• Rub the outside edge of the Collins glass with fresh lime and carefully salt half of the outside edge of the glass
• Pour into a tall Collins glass and garnish with 3 grapefruit segments.
  

This classic drink is fantastic with tequila – add 1 1/2 oz of your favorite 100% agave blanco or reposado tequila.

Pitcher of Ruby Red Virgin Grapefruit Palomas

Makes 6 – 8 drinks

• 12 oz fresh squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
• 6 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
• 6 oz orange and grapefruit infused agave nectar
• 12 oz sparkling soda water
• 6 lime wheels
• 18 grapefruit segments
• Ice
  

Preparation:

• In a 60 oz pitcher measure and add the grapefruit, lime, and agave nectar.
• Add lime wheels and stir well. Refrigerate up to 2 - 24 hours before your party
• Just before serving add the 12 oz. Of sparkling water
• Stir vigorously to mix
• Rub the outside edge of the Collins glasses with fresh lime and carefully salt half of the outside edge of the glass
• Pour into a tall Collins glass and garnish each with 3 grapefruit segments.
  

For a classic Paloma add 9 oz of your favorite 100% agave blanco or reposado tequila to the pitcher.