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Close up side shot of a paloma mocktail in a non-stemmed wine glass. It is a light pink in color and garnished with a grapefruit wedge on the edge of the glass and a sprig of mint. The glass is filled with ice and has a salted rim. There are two more paloma mocktails in the background.

Paloma Mocktail

Leanne Neill
This Paloma Mocktail is bright with grapefruit and lime juice, lightly sparkling, and thoughtfully balanced so it feels just as celebratory as any cocktail. It’s the kind of drink you’d pour for a slow brunch, an Easter gathering, or Mother’s Day morning. This Paloma Mocktail is refreshing, beautiful, and made so everyone at the table can raise a glass together.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Course Brunch, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 mocktail

Equipment

  • jigger optional
  • cocktail shaker optional
  • non-stemmed wine glasses or lowball glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz Grapefruit juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 oz Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 oz Club Soda/Sparkling Water or grapefruit soda, or ginger ale
  • Simple syrup as needed or agave syrup, maple syrup, honey

Instructions
 

Prepare the Salt/Sugar Rim

  • Prepare the cocktail glass by rubbing the rim with a wedge of a lime or grapefruit.
  • Pour about 2 tbsp of coarse salt or sugar (or a mixture of the two) onto a small plate.
  • Place the moistened rim into the salt/sugar giving the glass a little twist to help the salt adhere to it.

Craft the Mocktail

  • Add the grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup (if using) to the prepared cocktail glass.  Give it a gentle stir being careful to not disturb the salt/sugar rim.
  • Gently add in some ice cubes and top with the club soda or ginger ale.
  • Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and sprig of mint. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  1. You can also rim the glass with Tajin, instead of coarse salt or sugar, if you want to try something different. Even a mixture of Tajin and coarse sugar would be good.
  2. The fizziness in the drink is from the club soda or sparkling water.  This can be replaced with grapefruit soda for a more grapefruit forward sweeter drink or even  ginger ale.
  3. If you don't have mint sprigs you could also use sprigs of thyme or rosemary, even basil would go well.
Keyword Best Non-alcoholic drinks, French Fry Dipping Sauce, Paloma Mocktails, Virgin Paloma