Blood Orange Paloma Cocktail Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blood orange slices and lime juice together.
• STEP 2.Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
• STEP 3.Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
• STEP 4.Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
• STEP 5.Garnish with a blood orange slice and a sprig of mint.
• STEP 6.Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For a sweeter cocktail, add more simple syrup to taste.
• If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.
• To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool before using.

Storage and Serving

• This cocktail is best served fresh.
• You can prepare the muddled blood orange and lime juice ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
• When ready to serve, simply add the remaining ingredients and follow the instructions.