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Virgin paloma
Mexico's favorite highball without the tequila: grapefruit, lime, and a salty rim.
- 10 min active
- Serves 8
- Classic mocktails
Instructions
- Mix the base. Stir grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave together in a pitcher. Refrigerate until serving.
- Salt the rims. Run a grapefruit wedge around each rim and dip in salt.
- Add bubbles. Just before serving, add the sparkling water and stir once.
- Serve. Pour over ice and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Hosting tip: Mix a pinch of chili powder into the salt for a spicy rim.
Make it ahead
Mix everything except soda and ice up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate.
Great for
Serve it at game day and Dry January parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- Cocktail shaker setFor shaken drinks and frothy tops
- MuddlerPresses herbs and fruit
- Highball glasses, set of 8The all-purpose mocktail glass
- Citrus juicerFresh juice makes the biggest difference
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Questions
Does grapefruit interact with medications?
Grapefruit juice can interact with some prescription medications. If a guest isn't sure, offer a second drink option.
Can I batch this ahead?
Yes. Mix everything except soda or ice ahead of time and refrigerate. Add the fizzy parts right before serving.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
