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We're huge boosters of the Paloma — a drink that, in its simplest form, is just grapefruit soda and tequila, although we're prone to dress it up with fresh juice. So it's a little surprising it's taken us this long to try it with tonic. There's no need to make syrups and no need to juice your grapefruit fresh (as long as you have a good grocery store brand, like Simply, or whatever they're juicing on-site).
Ingredients
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2 ounces grapefruit juice
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2 ounces tonic
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1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila
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1 rosemary sprig, for garnish
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1 slice of grapefruit, for garnish
Directions
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In a tall glass with ice, combine grapefruit juice, tonic, and tequila. Stir briefly and garnish with a big rosemary sprig — tapped firmly against your hand to release its aromatics — and a half-moon slice of grapefruit.