370 minutes
A slushy, frosty drink combining ruby red grapefruit, lime, and tequila for a refreshing cocktail perfect for any occasion.
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, freshly squeezed
cups
White Tequila
cups
Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
cups
Simple Syrup
cups
Ice
cups
to taste
Ruby Red Grapefruit Wedges, thin wedges
each
1. Make Simple Syrup
Combine sugar and water in a small pot over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely. Set aside to cool.
2. Prepare Mixture
In a quart container, combine grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, and the cooled simple syrup. Stir well.
3. Freeze Mixture
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Blend Frozen Mixture
Break up half of the frozen mixture with a fork, transfer to a blender, add 1 cup of ice and a pinch of kosher salt, and blend until smooth.
5. Serve
Divide the blended mixture among highball glasses, garnish with a grapefruit wedge, and serve. Repeat blending with remaining mixture.
Start with a top-shelf silver or blanco tequila. High-quality tequila will greatly influence the final flavor, providing a smooth and clean base that melds beautifully with the citrusy components of the Paloma.
Whenever possible, use fresh grapefruit juice and freshly squeezed lime juice. Freshly squeezed juice has vibrant acidity and a natural sweetness that can't be matched by bottled alternatives.
Blend with crushed ice if available, as it will give the drink a smoother texture. For a silkier finish, blend the ingredients together thoroughly to achieve a consistent, slushy texture. Adding the ice gradually rather than all at once can help better control the texture.
Adding an aromatic element like a small amount of grapefruit zest blended in for a more intense flavor or a few drops of grapefruit or lime bitters for depth can bring complexity to your drink.
Pre-freeze the juice in ice cube trays. This method ensures your drink stays colder longer without watering down, allowing the robust flavors to be front and center.
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