Gin Paloma
Ok we know, it’s not really a Paloma per say but this Gin Paloma recipe is inspired by the traditional paloma cocktail. With this recipe we take all the lively and refreshing qualities of traditional grapefruit flavored cocktail and—well, we use Gin.
What’s in a Gin Paloma?
Gin Paloma’s are made with Gin, Grapefruit Juice, Agave Syrup, and topped with club soda.
Gin 101:
What is gin?
Gin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that revolves around juniper “berries” as a main ingredient. Gin has been around for a while, with origins in the Middle Ages as herbal medicine, but through time and a little marketing gin became a desirable alcoholic drink imported and sold all over the world by the spirits industry.
How much alcohol is in gin?
Most Gins has an alcoholic content or (ABV) between 35% and 48%. Hendricks Gin has an ABV of 41.4%, while Tanqueray has an ABV of 47.3%.
How many calories in a gin?
There are 98 calories in an average serving of gin.
What is gin made out of?
While brands full recipe lists vary, all Gins are made with some amount of juniper, it’s what makes it gin.
Taste: Tart, Fruity
Occasion: All Occasion, Summer
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Glassware Type: Highball Glass
Tools: Jigger or Measuring Cup, Bar Spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5 oz Tanqueray Gin
- 4oz Grapefruit Juice
- ¼ Agave Syrup
- 1oz Club soda
- Lime
QUICK SHOP
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add your Gin, Grapefruit Juice, and Agave into a high ball.
- With your bar spoon stir well.
- Fill your glass with ice and top with club soda.
- Give it a gentle stir to ensure all ingredients are mixed together.
- Garnish with lime wheel.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Gin Paloma
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Jigger or Measuring Cup
- Bar Spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Tanqueray Gin
- 4 oz Grapefruit Juice
- ¼ oz Agave Syrup
- 1 oz Club soda
- Garnish Lime
Instructions
- Add your Gin, Grapefruit Juice, and Agave into a high ball.
- With your bar spoon stir well.
- Fill your glass with ice and top with club soda.
- Give it a gentle stir to ensure all ingredients are mixed together.
- Garnish with lime wheel.
- Serve and Enjoy!
