this is more of a flavor as you go sort of recipe, so the quantities used here are approximately what I used to get a drink with the flavor, consistency, and strength that I like. Feel free to adjust to your taste!
Mango-Grapefruit Palomas
Adapted from Antojitos. Serves 4.
- 2 c. frozen mango cubes
- 1 1-liter bottle grapefruit or blood orange italian soda
- 8 oz. tequila
- 4 tsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- ice cubes
- 1 lime
- margarita salt, or 2 TBS kosher salt mixed with 1/2 tsp chile powder for chile salt!
- In a blender, puree the mango cubes and 2 cups of the grapefruit soda until smooth. The consistency should be that of a thick applesauce. Add more soda as needed.
- Quarter the lime and rim the edge of each glass with its juice. Roll the glasses on a plate full of margarita salt or chile salt to coat the rim of each glass. To each glass, add 3 to 4 ice cubes, 2/3 c. mango puree, and 2 oz. (1/4 c.) tequila. Top off with grapefruit soda, and stir to mix. Add a tsp of fresh cilantro if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!
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