Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Mexican cocktail. Think a salted margarita but add freshly pureed watermelon juice, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and a float of Squirt for sparkle.
Ingredients
Units
- small watermelon - about half (4 cups chopped)
- grapefruits - 2-3
- limes - 4
- tequila blanco - 2 cups
- grapefruit soda - 1 bottle or can
- coarse salt - to garnish
- + lime (grapefruit and watermelon slices - for garnish)
Instructions
- Using a blender or food processor, blend the heck out of half of a small watermelon and strain. You want about about 2 cups watermelon juice.
- Juice the grapefruits and strain. You should have about 1 cup.
- Juice 3 limes and strain. Should be about 1/2 cup.
- Blend the three juices and tequila blanco together, chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Moisten the rims of the glasses with the a lime wedge. Spread coarse salt on a small plate, gently dip and swirl the lime kissed glasses in the salt to crust the rims.
- Fill the glasses 3/4 full with ice then fill about 3/4 of the glass with juice and tequila mixture. Top off each cocktail with a sparkling splash of grapefruit soda. Stir to combine and sip away the summer heat.
Notes
Serves 6-8 depending on the glass size and how big of a drinker you are.
I like to make a batch of Watermelon Paloma Popsicles when I make the Watermelon Palomas since I am already buried in a mess anyhow. The popsicles are an easy and satisfying way to cool down on a hot summer afternoon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes