Amaretto Paloma
An unexpected fusion that pairs Italian amaretto with Mexican Paloma flavors. The almond sweetness of amaretto complements grapefruit's bitterness in a way nobody expected. This crossover cocktail has been making the rounds on craft bar menus and cocktail Instagram. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Amaretto
- 0.5 oz Blanco tequila
- 2 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 3 oz Soda water
- grapefruit wedge (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with Mexican street corn (elote) or chile-lime shrimp to bridge the Italian-Mexican fusion while the almond sweetness softens the spicy heat.
Instructions
Combine amaretto, tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime juice in a shaker
Fill with ice and shake briefly
Strain into an ice-filled highball glass
Top with soda water
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge
Tips
The tequila adds backbone — without it, the amaretto would be too sweet against the grapefruit Use Ruby Red grapefruit for the best balance of sweet and bitter A Tajin rim connects the Mexican Paloma roots