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Tequila-Grapefruit Cocktails drink recipe

Tequila-Grapefruit Cocktails

by Bill Telepan
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This cocktail is a riff on the classic combination of tequila and grapefruit soda known as a Paloma. Here, fresh grapefruit juice and grapefruit-infused tequila add bright, citrusy flavor to the drink, while elderflower liqueur adds a touch of sweetness. Yields 2

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Ingredients tequila grapefruit juice limes more more
4 fl. oz. (1/2 cup) grapefruit-infused silver (blanco) tequila (see note below), preferably Partida (or Don Julio Blanco or El Mejor)
2 fl. oz. (1/4 cup) fresh grapefruit juice
1-1/2 fl. oz. (3 Tbs.) St-Germain elderflower liqueur
1 fl. oz. (2 Tbs.) fresh lime juice
Club soda
Grapefruit twists or lime wedges, for garnish

Put the tequila, grapefruit juice, St-Germain, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into 2 double old fashioned glasses filled with fresh ice, and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a twist or a wedge of lime.

Note: To make the grapefruit-infused tequila, shave the zest from 2 grapefruits with a vegetable peeler. Add the zest to a 750-ml bottle of silver tequila (pour off enough tequila to make room for the zest). Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 days and up to 2 weeks. Remove the zest after 2 weeks. The tequila will keep indefinitely once the zest is removed.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 230; Fat (g): 0; Fat Calories (kcal): 0; Saturated Fat (g): 0; Protein (g): 0; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 0; Carbohydrates (g): 13; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0; Sodium (mg): 0; Cholesterol (mg): 0; Fiber (g): 0;
photo: Pernille Pedersen
From Fine Cooking 110 , pp. 42
March 3, 2011

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Star Star Star Star Star by Terri_O, 7/12/2012Didn't use infused tequila but still good. I've actually been making this drink in almost the same proportions without the club soda, shaken in a cocktail shaker and served up. Friends love it!
Star Star Star Star Star by perlafam, 4/10/2011Yummy!! wouldn't change a thing.