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Loz Horner
10th August at 16:31
Yep this is a summer banger, as we say here in the UK.
25th June at 23:00
very refreshing
27th January at 11:07
My first taste of the eponymous Mrs Difford’s drink. The new taste of summer… or should be! After a 37 deg C day this was just the thing! Used homemade grapefruit lemonade from Klaus Skt Rainer’s Cocktails book. Surly upped the lime for my taste/today’s fruit and enjoyed a half-salted rim. Super refreshing and delicious.
27th January at 15:37
If only it was that warm over this side of the world today...more like 37 deg F in chilly UK! Happy to hear you have the weather to enjoy it, a delicious summer cocktail ♥️
18th November 2024 at 21:58
Los Cabos | Fever Tree | pasteurized gfruit ... great mix, well balanced, matter of fact i accidentally have 20% extra agave and i can tell it would be better with simon's spec had i poured more accurately. using a cheap tequila, but doesn't hurt it, could handle more spirit if i wanted
11th October 2024 at 22:10
I had never had a Paloma - I am on Statins for medical reasons which generally proscribe even the smallest doses of grapefruit! However I found an alternative form that is not grapefruit intolerant and thankyou NHS got switched.
I love both grapefruit and tequila and am now in heaven - I will never drink a Margarita again - Wow
I love both grapefruit and tequila and am now in heaven - I will never drink a Margarita again - Wow
23rd September 2024 at 08:26
We add a generous barspoon of Grapefruit Honey Cheong to our Palomas. [Mash 2 ruby grapefruit with 230g (1/2lb) each of honey (we use leatherwood) and sugar (we use demarera), fill a sterilised jar and place it in the fridge for a week before enjoying.] This allows us to dial back on the agave syrup and go with just plain soda.
23rd September 2024 at 08:42
Incidentally, if you've enjoyed one or two too many Palomas the night before, shake 3 generous barspoons of Grapefruit Honey Cheong and 1 cup of freshly brewed but cool tea (we use Earl Grey) with ice and strain into a glass filled with 1 cup crushed ice; garnish with a sprig of mint. You'll be back to feeling wonderful in no time at all.
21st September 2024 at 08:17
Happy birthday Paloma, have a fabulous day, and I think a cocktail with champagne is in order. 😊
21st September 2024 at 09:49
Champagne? What a good idea 🙌 Many thanks for your birthday wishes Nathalie 🥂
23rd April 2024 at 11:40
A very enjoyable and refreshing cocktail. Hopefully we have a nice summer this year so I can enjoy one in the garden!
3rd August 2023 at 14:06
Very nice anytime drink.
I substituted half of the Blanco tequila for reposado tequila, to get a little more of that "tequila taste". Highly recommended.
I substituted half of the Blanco tequila for reposado tequila, to get a little more of that "tequila taste". Highly recommended.
13th January 2023 at 16:00
I like to omit the salt rim and instead add a bit of saline solution. Tequila blanco and citrus are perfect for that addition.
21st September 2022 at 08:33
It's a classic for a reason. It's pretty much the perfect any time cocktail. I like to add a sprig of young thyme to the shaker, something about thyme, grapefruit and tequila is ethereal.
22nd May 2022 at 21:00
Used Herradura, Pink Ting, and Ocean Spray white grapefruit juice... a bit sweet, but has fairly nice balance overall... Naturally, I'd prefer a touch more acidity and boozy bite. (22 May 2022, 5:00p)
17th May 2022 at 20:28
Great anytime cocktail. Light and refreshing. Perfect for a warm afternoon.
5th May 2022 at 16:39
I didn't have soda, and generally prefer a shorter drink so my version is
30ml tequila, 15ml mezcal, 30ml grapefruit juice, 12.5ml lime, 10ml agave and a tiny pinch of salt. Will definitely be making again
30ml tequila, 15ml mezcal, 30ml grapefruit juice, 12.5ml lime, 10ml agave and a tiny pinch of salt. Will definitely be making again
9th September 2021 at 18:44
Se ve bueno tengo que probarlo!!!
8th July 2021 at 01:25
This is my fav version so far! Used Fever-Tree Sparking grapefruit soda instead. Great summer drink with the prefect punch!
6th May 2021 at 17:18
I love the ratios of this version. Used Schweppes Agrum instead and it turned out very refreshing and not too sweet. This will turn out to be one of my go to drinks in summer for sure.