Comments on: Tequila and Grapefruit — the Paloma https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/ You can make these cocktails. Start right now. Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:12:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107787 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:12:36 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107787 In reply to Duffuser.

Sounds like an interesting version. Strawberries should be ripening here pretty soon, I look forward to trying it. Thanks!

]]> By: Duffuser https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107774 Sun, 29 May 2016 05:21:45 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107774 There’s a recipe in Charles H. Baker Jr’s “The Gentleman’s Companion” for what he calls tequila por mi amante, which is a strawberry infused tequila. It translates to “tequila for my beloved” which is a little overwrought, but my Mexican friends call it tequila Rosa, or pink tequila. He recommends equal parts by weight of tequila and sliced strawberries infused for 2 weeks. I’ve found that 48 hours is sufficient, and I’ve also found that this stuff makes a super good Paloma. Very fruity, but not any sweeter than a regular Paloma.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107742 Wed, 18 May 2016 20:35:23 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107742 In reply to Drinking Gracefully.

Paloma is delicious, I hope you enjoy it.

]]> By: Drinking Gracefully https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107741 Wed, 18 May 2016 18:34:50 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107741 Looks Yummy!

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107700 Tue, 10 May 2016 16:42:13 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107700 In reply to KevinM.

Hi, Kevin, yes, it depends on whether you’re looking for a quick refresher, or if you’re mixing for flavor. If you’re using grapefruit or other citrus sodas, the only rule would be to make sure you use one you really like.

]]> By: KevinM https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107687 Sun, 08 May 2016 03:29:43 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107687 There are some very nice Italian grapefruit sodas that should work with this. Trader Joe’s has my favorite (just a TJs brand,) Squeezing a grapefruit just sounds hard

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107680 Mon, 02 May 2016 20:21:57 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107680 In reply to madelaine.

I hope you do. Thanks!

]]> By: madelaine https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107678 Mon, 02 May 2016 02:14:34 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107678 This sounds refreshingly delicious; a perfect summer drink! I will definitely have to try it.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107645 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:45:55 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107645 In reply to schlimmerdurst.

I’ve never encountered “Paloma” lemonade, but yes, I agree. There seems to be a general acceptance that grapefruit is the hallmark flavor in the Paloma highball, but when I was researching the drink, I ran into a couple recipes that were quite accepting of lime or lemon soda as an alternative.

]]> By: Dina https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107644 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 03:44:10 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107644 In reply to Doug Ford.

The formula was fine — In my haste to make this drink, I read it too quickly. Tried it again and it was delicious! In the proper amount, the salt gives this refreshing cocktail a nice finish. Thanks for another great suggestion.

]]> By: schlimmerdurst https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107640 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 08:07:50 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107640 Personally, I really like using “Paloma” lemonade for this drink. It’s name already hints on its usage… :D
http://www.paloma-lemonade.de/

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107638 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:50:14 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107638 In reply to Duffuser.

The salt solution is 1:4 salt to water. As it happens, I am using kosher salt, but I measure by weight, not volume, so it doesn’t matter.

Mezcal with green apple soda, note to self. Thanks!

]]> By: Duffuser https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107637 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:40:40 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107637 I split the difference and use grapefruit Jarritos with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt. I’ve found the tequila/salt/lime combo works with every kind of Mexican soda I’ve tried, though some are better than others. And mezcal with Sidral green apple soda is fantastic.

Is that 1:4 salt to water, or the other way around? Are you using kosher salt or just regular table salt?

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107636 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 02:59:55 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107636 In reply to Anne Bonney.

I like that version,. too. The special thing about “doing from scratch” is that you can tune the formula to your liking. More work, but a better result, it seems.

]]> By: Anne Bonney https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107635 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:36:25 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107635 Sounds refreshing! I like the do it yourself “cocktailian” approach. :)

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107634 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:09:37 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107634 In reply to Dina.

You have my sympathy. I’ll try to clarify that part of the formula.

]]> By: Dina https://cold-glass.com/2016/04/17/tequila-and-grapefruit-the-paloma/#comment-107632 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:07:52 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=64003#comment-107632 I could not find any pre-made grapefruit soda, so I tried making my own. Sadly, I skimmed over the part about making a salt SOLUTION, and dumped 1/2 tsp. of salt in my drink. DOH! This was not one of those happy mistakes that results in something wonderful: I just have a very salty drink. Lesson of the day: Read TWICE, measure once. Cheers.

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