Paloma Mocktail

Recipe courtesy of Mocktails: Nonalcoholic Cocktails with Taste and Style by Caroline Hwang

Spring has sprung! If your windows are now open and you’re enjoying the new season air, you may also be thinking of upcoming holidays, celebrations, or other moments to enjoy. Whether that means entertaining or just celebrating with your close family and friends, this mocktail is an easy and delicious mocktail to whip up!

 I also love this mocktail because it’s especially versatile. If you dislike or are avoiding grapefruit due to medication interaction, feel free to use another citrus juice, citrus blend or other juice to shake up your own version at home. Cheers!

DISCLAIMER: Grapefruit is known to interact with certain medications. These medications include, but are not limited to: tyrosine kinase inhibitors, CDK inhibitors, certain blood pressure and cholesterol medications, some antianxiety medications, some pain medications, among others. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist if grapefruit interacts with your medication.

Ingredients:

• 1 fl. oz. (2 Tbsp.) lemon juice
• 2 fl. oz. (1/4 C) grapefruit juice (can substitute with other juice: orange, pomegranate, cherry, etc.)
• 1 fl. oz. (2 Tbsp.) simple syrup
• Sea salt, for rimming
• Soda water, to top
• Grapefruit slice, for garnish (or orange slice)

Directions:

1. Salt rim of champagne (or your favorite glass) with sea salt.
2. Combine lemon juice, grapefruit (or other juice) and simple syrup in a glass/shaker filled with ice and mix well.
3. Pour into champagne glass and top with soda water. Garnish with fruit slice.

By: Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN