La Paloma

If you are looking for a summer cocktail that is muy refreshing, but not as much work as a margarita, then you must try La Paloma (Spanish for “the dove”). It’s tangy, tasty, and refreshing.

Ingredients:

2 oz blanco or reposado tequila

6 oz fresh grapefruit soda (try Izze Soda or Whole Foods Natural Italian Soda Pink Grapefruit)

1/2 oz lime juice ( you can also throw in a lime wede too)

salt for rimming (optional)

Directions:

• Salt the rim of a tall glass.
• Combine the tequila (2 oz), lime juice (splash), and salt in a glass.
•  Add ice, top off with grapefruit soda (6 oz), and stir.

Enjoy with good company and pair with homemade guacamole and chips. Perfect drink for a steamy and sticky summer evening.