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About the Recipe
This was born when I had everything except fresh grapefruit. I used a splash of juice from the fridge, a squeeze of lime, and vodka instead of tequila. It’s not a textbook Paloma, but it’s my go-to when I’m hungry, tired, and still want something cold in-hand.
Ingredients
1 oz grapefruit juice (bottled or fresh)
½ oz lime juice
1 oz vodka
Soda water
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Combine grapefruit juice, lime, and vodka.
Step 2
Shake or stir with ice.
Step 3
Pour into a glass over more ice.
Step 4
Top with soda water.
Tips
Add salt to the rim for extra flavor
Sub orange juice if grapefruit isn’t around
Pairs well with grilled cheese or chips
Serving Tips
Glass: Short tumbler or jar
Garnish: Lime slice
Vibe: Low-stakes, high-reward, fridge-door magic
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