Pomegranate Grapefruit Paloma

By AzWench

The sugar is optional but trust me, as someone who doesn't sweet-first cocktails that this is still tart and balanced with it. I don't skip it. You could make it with all grapefruit juice or you could make it with all pomegranate juice and both work, but if you get a chance to make it with both, I think you'll find, like us, it's meant to be. Size-wise, this fit neatly in this 8.65-ounce tumbler. Finally, this combination — fizzy, lightly sweetened pomegranate and grapefruit juice — makes a fine mocktail, just add a bit more fizz and adjust to taste.

Ingredients

• 2 thin slices or small wedges grapefruit
• Kosher salt for rim, if desired
• 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
• 1 teaspoon honey, sugar or agave
• 1/4 cup white tequila
• 3 About 3 medium-sized ice cubes
• 1/4 cup club soda or seltzer
• A few pomegranate arils (for garnish)

Details

Adapted from smittenkitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

If you'd like to salt the rim of you glass, put a little kosher salt on a small plate. Swipe the rim of your glass with a wedge of grapefruit (or a wedge from the emptied grapefruit you've just juiced) and place the damp rim in the salt, twisting to coat it.

Place both juices and honey or sugar in the bottom of your glass and use a long spoon to stir it until combined, and/or until the sugar has dissolved. Add tequila, stir to combine. Add ice then club soda or seltzer. Garnish with additional grapefruit slices and pomegranate arils. Repeat as needed.