Basil Paloma Recipe

The Paloma is one of my favorite tequila drinks. I love me a margarita but did you know that the Paloma is actually more popular than the Margarita in Mexico?

It has similarities, tequila & lime, but the difference is the grapefruit. The splash of citrus adds a delicious and refreshing taste and look to the drink.

There are many ways you can make one but here's how I whipped up mine:

Ingredients:

• Tequila Blanco

• Grapefruit Juice

• Lime

• Sparkling Grapefruit Water

• Optional: Fresh Basil Leaves

Directions:

You can actually skip the cocktail shaker and make this right in your glass but I'm using this tall tumbler so it's easier to use the shaker in this case - totally your choice on this.

• Muddle a lime wedge with a few basil leaves at the bottom of your glass.

• Add ice

• In shaker (or glass) add 1.5 oz tequila

• Add 2.5-3 oz grapefruit juice

• Add 1 lime, squeezed

• Pour into your glass and top it off with sparkling grapefruit water.

Enjoy!