Ruby Paloma
This bright and zesty highball is a refreshing twist on the classic Paloma, adding a touch of Aperol's bittersweet complexity and a subtle Tajín rim for an extra pop of flavor. It's a stunning choice for a lively brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.25 oz Aperol
- Pinch of sea salt
- 4 oz Pink grapefruit soda (like Jarritos or Squirt)
Instructions
- Rim a chilled Japanese-style highball glass with Tajín. To do this, moisten the rim with a lime wedge, then dip it into a shallow plate of Tajín.
- Add blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, Aperol, and a pinch of sea salt to the prepared glass.
- Fill the glass with fresh ice.
- Top with pink grapefruit soda and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wheel or wedge.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: A grapefruit wheel or wedge, and a Tajín rim.
History
This spirited highball takes the beloved Mexican Paloma, typically made with tequila and grapefruit soda, and infuses it with the bittersweet complexity and ruby blush of Aperol, offering a wonderfully refreshing and visually striking drink.