Make this smoky tequila cocktail for your next barbecue.

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Its impossible to deny the appeal of a paloma.

The popular cocktail only requires a few ingredients and is incredibly refreshing.

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Thats what I did with this grilled grapefruit paloma.

No need for time-consuming infusions, specialty simple syrups, or hard-to-find ingredients.

This recipe takes the classic paloma into fresher, smokier, slightly more complex territory.

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The combination of charred grapefruit and reposado tequila is undeniable.

How to Grill Grapefruit

The key to successfully grilling grapefruit is a hot grill and clean grates.

Remove them as soon as you have grill marks, before the sugar burns.

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Grilling grapefruit adds a caramelized flavor that pairs nicely with the acidity of the fruit.

It also coaxes out the juice.

While grilled grapefruit is great for cocktails, its also fun for brunch.

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Serve as a side dish for eggs and potatoes along withgrilled peaches.

Tip

A gas grill will still produce tasty resultsespecially if you add a wood chip packet.

Once it’s smoking, grill the grapefruit.

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For even more smokiness,turn your kettle grill in to a smoker.

This method involves low heat and time rather than high heat and just a few minutes on the grates.

If you have the time, youll be rewarded with amazing flavor.

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Make It Extra Smoky

I call for an optional smoked salt rim.

The simplest is to swap the tequila for your favorite smoky mezcal.

Espolon is a good, affordable option.

Grapefruit Halves on the Grill, Cut Side Down for Grapefruit Paloma Recipe

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If youd prefer a milder flavor, use your favorite blanco tequila instead.

Make It Ahead

Most of the recipe can be prepped up to a day ahead of time.

Grill the grapefruits, let them cool, and then juice them.

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Combine all of the ingredients except for the club soda, ice, and salt garnish.

Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Once hot, moisten a clean, folded paper towel with oil and use tongs to grasp it.

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Lightly oil the grates with the paper towel.

Remove from the grill to a plate and set in the fridge to cool.

Slice the limes in half and squeeze them until you get 1/4 cup (2 ounces) of juice.

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Reserve the lime half with the most juice left.

Add the squeezed lime juice to a small pitcher, followed by the tequila and agave.

Stir until the agave dissolves.

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Add the smoked salt to a small plate or shallow bowl.

Use the reserved squeezed lime half to moisten one edge of 4 high-ball or similar glasses.

Dip each moistened rim in the smoked salt.

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Fill each glass 2/3 full with ice.

Juice 3 halves of grapefruit (reserving 1 half) until you get 1 cup of juice.

Add to the pitcher and stir.

Glass Rim Dipped Into the Smoked Salt for Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Recipe

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Slice the remaining grilled grapefruit half into slices or wedges for garnish.

Garnish with a piece of grapefruit and serve immediately.

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