Celebratory Cocktail: Light Paloma Cocktail with Orange
Made to hero the refreshing qualities of orange, lemon and grapefruit, this citrusy cocktail is sweetened naturally with the sugars of the fruits itself. This makes a crisp cocktail that can be enjoyed without refined sugars.
Light Paloma Cocktail with Orange
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1–2 large fresh oranges
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1 lemon
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75ml tequila blanco (silver tequila)
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2 tbsp light agave nectar
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Coarse sea salt for garnishing rim of glass
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Chilled 300ml sparkling grapefruit soda (We use Fever Tree sparkling pink grapefruit soda!)
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Dehydrated orange slices for garnish
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Ice
Instructions:
- In a large bowl or jug, juice your oranges and 1/2 the lemon.
- Mix in agave nectar and tequila. Set aside.
- Slice the other half of the lemon into wedges. Moisten the rim with a lemon wedge and then dip each glass in coarse salt.
- Pour the tequila and juice mix evenly into the 2 glasses filled with ice.
- Top each glass with 150ml of sparkling grapefruit soda into each glass.
- Finally, garnish with a dehydrated orange slice and lemon wedge for those classy summer vibes!
Recipe courtesy: https://www.cottercrunch.com/light-citrus-paloma-cocktail-with-orange-peel/