I know, I know, a Paloma is *traditionally* made with Squirt grapefruit soda, but hear me out. There's just something special about the fresh squeezed stuff when you're paring it with Los Sundays Coconut Tequila. Not sponsored- I just really love this stuff! Unlike some coconut flavored concoctions, this juicy cocktail tastes less like an old bottle of Coppertone, and more like squeezing a grapefruit into a freshly cracked coconut and sipping it on a tropical beach. I can't think of anything better for chasing away those winter blues.
In a cocktail shaker
2 oz Los Sundays coconut tequila
2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz simple syrup (optional)
For the rim
Shredded coconut
Flaky sea salt
Lime wedge
On the sidelines
2 oz club soda
Grapefruit slice for garnish
1
Start off by mixing together the shredded coconut and sea salt on a plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, or on a larger section of one side. Dip the lime-coated area into the salty coconut and set aside.
2
Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker. Shake with plenty of ice until chilled.
3
Strain the shaken cocktail over fresh ice in the rimmed glass.
4
Top with club soda and garnish with a grapefruit slice, and transport yourself to a locale with abundant sunshine and a warm breeze.