The Upgraded Paloma

2 oz Blanco tequila
1 oz Grapefruit cordial (see note)
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Campari
4 oz Seltzer water (to top)
Instructions

Shake, strain, top with seltzer, garnish with grapefruit twist if you wish.

Notes

For the grapefruit cordial: leave the peel of one ruby red grapefruit covered in 1 cup sugar for 24 hours in the fridge, then add 1/2 cup ruby red grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, finally discard the peel.

Cocktail summary
Posted by J.S-g. on 2/28/2016
Created by
Zac Overman at Seattle's Sitka & Spruce
Year
2015
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/06/grapefruit-tequila-upgraded-…

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Comments
J.S-g. commented on 3/04/2016:

I also like it without seltzer. Maybe a little bit more.