Ingredients
2 oz. tequila
1/2 lime, plus a wheel for garnish
Grapefruit soda
Kosher salt
Preparation
Step 1Pour salt into a small plate. Rim a Collins glass with lime then roll in salt, turning to coat. Step 2Fill glass with ice. Add tequila, juice of the lime, and a pinch of salt into the glass. Top with grapefruit soda and stir slightly with a bar spoon. Step 3Garnish with a lime wheel before serving.
What type of soda should I use? Any grapefruit soda is perfect but if you can find it, but for a more traditional version we recommend Squirt. The soda was introduced to the Mexican market in the 1950’s and is believed by many to be the original soda used in this cocktail. What if I can’t find grapefruit soda? You can easily sub in equal parts grapefruit juice and club soda. If you’re missing some of the sweetness, add a couple bar spoons (about 2 teaspoons) of simple syrup. Why a pinch of salt? While it already has a salted rim, having that extra bit of salt in the drink itself helps to brighten the flavor of the grapefruit and lime. Tried making this classic? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
