Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

Recipesfull introduces to you: Margarita Recipes. (Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail). Here's a fired up twist on a traditional Mexican cocktail. You'll grill the grapefruit and lime to caramelize the fruit and give the juice a subtle smoky edge. Stir it up with tequila or mescal and top with club soda for a refreshing drink that's perfect all summer long.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 cocktails

Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

Ingredients

2 limes

¼ cup white sugar

1 red grapefruit

halved widthwise

¼ cup kosher salt

1 cup ice cubes

or as needed

4 fluid ounces tequila

2 tablespoons simple syrup

or to taste

4 fluid ounces club soda

Mexican Coffee Cocktail

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Cut limes in half widthwise. Cut 1 half into 3 wheels.

Step 3

Pour sugar into a shallow bowl. Dip lime halves 2 of the lime wheels and grapefruit into sugar to coat thoroughly.

Step 4

Place limes and grapefruit cut-side down on the hot grill. Cook turning lime wheels occasionally until browned and grill marks form 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet to cool.

Step 5

Rub remaining lime wheel over the rim of 2 highball glasses. Dip rims in kosher salt. Fill glasses with ice.

Step 6

Juice grilled lime halves and grapefruit into a small pitcher. Pour in any juices that accumulated on the baking sheet. Stir in tequila and simple syrup. Divide mixture between glasses and top off with club soda. Garnish with grilled lime wheels.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 344

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 56.4g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g 16%

Sugars: 37.1g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 1783.5IU 36%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 1%

Vitamin C: 79.5mg 133%

Folate: 5.4mcg 1%

Calcium: 64.5mg 6%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 4.7mg 2%

Potassium: 230.8mg 7%

Sodium: 11390.4mg 456%

Calories From Fat: 1.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.