Basil Paloma

Name: Basil Paloma
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 2 basil leaves; 1 grapefruit segment; 2 ounces silver tequila; Juice of 1/2 lime; 1/2 ounce simple syrup; 3 ounces grapefruit juice; Soda water; Lime wedge, for garnish

By Rosie Schaap

Rating: 5(82)
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As with most highballs, there’s no harm done in playing with garnishes and aromatics. I love the way basil interacts with grapefruit (I often chiffonade a few leaves to festoon a broiled grapefruit half at breakfast), so I’ve found that muddling a segment of the fruit with a few bright, fresh basil leaves is a good foundation for a Paloma. And as with the margarita, you may opt for salt on the rim of your glass — or not.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

2basil leaves
1grapefruit segment
2ounces silver tequila
Juice of ½ lime
½ounce simple syrup
3ounces grapefruit juice
Soda water
Lime wedge, for garnish

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Preparation

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Step 1
Put 2 basil leaves and 1 grapefruit segment in a highball glass and muddle gently. Add 2 ounces silver tequila, juice of ½ lime, and ½ ounce simple syrup. Stir gently. Add ice, 3 ounces grapefruit juice and soda to top. Stir gently again. Garnish with a lime wedge.