Happy Thursday! Not sure that anyone noticed, but I went a little radio silent last week – I was having some issues with my site and given the fact that I’m no hosting expert, nor a developer, it took a few days for me to get it resolved. Since that minor freakout, I’ve never been so excited to to publish a new post. Especially, when the photos get me as excited as these do. This. drink. though.. It speaks spring.
While I’m not a huge liquor drinker, I usually do love any cocktail that involves tequila. Normally, when it comes to margaritas I steer clear of anything fruity or sweet and stick to classic lime. But, this pomegranate grapefruit paloma is changing my mind. Combining one of my favorite things ever – LaCroix – with two tart fruit juices makes this right up my alley. Annnnd I’m of course a fan of throwing a few pomegranate seeds on anything and watching what it does for my dish and culinary confidence.
Although I haven’t tested alternative options, I can imagine this is a cocktail that can be easily played with – switching grapefruit LaCroix for classic or adding orange juice instead of pomegranate? TBD, but if you try it, report back!
And note to self: Next time, edit cocktail photos before you start Whole30. These were almost too tempting to have my eyes on.
Scroll through for the full recipe and instructions.
Not pictured, me forgetting the foolproof tip for opening a pomegranate, and nearly staining everything, including myself.
Photos by Kenzie Kokta
Ingredients
For two palomas:
- 1/2 c silver tequila
- 1/4 c pomegranate juice
- 1/4 c grapefruit juice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 c sparkling water or club soda
- 1-2 tsp simple syrup
- Salt and lime juice, for rim
- Grapefruit slice, for garnish
- Pomegranate seeds, to top
Instructions
- Using the juice of a lime, rub the rims of two serving glasses, dip into salt.
- Pour the tequila, along with the pomegranate, grapefruit and lime juice into a cocktail shaker.
- Add the simple syrup. Stir.
- Pour into serving glasses over ice and fill the remainder of the glasses with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a grapefruit slice and pomegranate seeds.