Virgin Paloma Recipe
A Virgin Paloma mocktail recipe is a non-alcoholic version of the traditional Paloma cocktail. The Paloma is a popular Mexican cocktail typically made with tequila, grapefruit soda (such as Jarritos or Squirt), and lime juice and served over ice with a salt-rimmed glass.This time we’re omitting tequila from the ingredients and replacing it with a non-alcoholic tequila substitute.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces
Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative - 4 ounces grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
- 1 ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 ounce simple syrup (optional)
- 2 ounces soda water
- Salt (for rimming the glass)
- Grapefruit slices or lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rim a glass with salt: Rub a lime wedge along the rim of the glass and dip it into a plate of salt, coating the rim evenly (optional).
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- In a shaker or mixing glass, combine the non-alcoholic tequila substitute, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using). Add ice to the shaker and shake well to combine the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Top off the glass with soda water.
- Give it a gentle stir to incorporate the soda water.
- Garnish the drink with a grapefruit slice or a lime wedge.
- Serve and enjoy your Virgin Paloma Mocktail with flavors reminiscent of the traditional cocktail!