Coconut Paloma (a Tropical Rum & Tequila Cocktail)

A sip of summer, this coconut paloma unites sweet coconut with bitter grapefruit. It's a unique cocktail that combines rum and tequila, and is perfect for sipping outside on a warm summer evening.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 oz 80-proof coconut rum
  • Grapefruit slices for garnish
  • Optional mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional honey and shredded coconut rim

Instructions

  1. Optional: brush the rim of a glass with honey (or agave) and dip it into shredded coconut.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the grapefruit juice, tequila, and coconut rum with ice. Shake well.
  3. Fill a tall serving glass with ice.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and garnish with grapefruit slices and/or fresh mint.
RECIPE from The Rogue Brussel Sprout Blog
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