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Sage paloma cocktail garnished with grapefruit and sage in a cocktail glass.
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Sage Paloma Cocktail

Relax and refresh with a Sage Paloma Cocktail. A twist on the classic paloma, this cocktail is made with fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, sage simple syrup, ice, and sparkling water.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Grapefruit, lime, Sage, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, Tequila
Prep Time 5 minutes
Infusing Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Author Ashley

Equipment

  • Cocktail glasses

Ingredients

Sage Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 10 large fresh sage leaves

Sage Paloma

  • 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 2 ounces blanco tequila
  • 1 ounce Sage simple syrup (see recipe above)
  • Ice
  • Sparkling water, to top

Instructions

Make the Sage Simple Syrup

  • To a small saucepan, add the water and white sugar. Whisk over medium heat until warm and fully dissolved. Add the sage leaves and set aside to infuse for 20 minutes.
  • Strain the sage simple syrup into a jar through a fine mesh sieve. This recipe makes extra sage syrup, which can be stored in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Prepare the Sage Paloma

  • Add the fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, and sage simple syrup to a cocktail glass. Stir well, add the ice, then top with soda water. Serve and enjoy!