Iced Paloma
The Iced Paloma is fruity, sweet, icy, and tart cocktail. It’s a lovely drink on a warm day and a perfect way to celebrate Mexican culture for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo. The Dessert Spoon
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Grapefruit & Lime Granita ( Best made a day ahead)
- 4 cups (1 litre) red grapefruit juice
- 3/4 cup (180ml) sugar syrup
- 1/2 cup juice of 2 limes
Iced Paloma Cocktail
- Granita
- 60 ml Tequila
- 150 ml citrus soda (such as Jarritos or Schweppes Agrum)
- squeeze of fresh lime juice (optional)
- garnish (such as a slice of grapefruit)
Instructions
Grapefruit & Lime Granita
- Mix together in a large plastic container (ideal size about 20x30x5cm or 8x12x2inches). Place in the freezer. Once it starts to freeze scrape with a fork. Keep checking on it and scraping it until it is all frozen into fine icy crystals.This quantity will be enough for at least 6 Iced Paloma cocktails.
Iced Paloma Cocktail
- Spoon the granita into a tall glass. Add the tequila, soda and a squeeze of lime. Garnish. Serve and enjoy immediately!
Notes
This cocktail is based on a granita which is an Italian-style flavoured soft ice. Granita is so easy to make and doesn’t require any fancy equipment. All that is needed is a freezer, a large container, and a fork. It’s lovely on its own but also makes a lovely base for a cocktail. Unlike crushed ice, the granita will not dilute the drink as it melts so it’s ideal for slow-sipping enjoyment.