Tart, effervescent, and just sweet enough, this Paloma mocktail features bold grapefruit and lime flavors, with an agave nectar-based simple syrup for a fun and fancy tasting mocktail.
Add agave nectar and water to a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Stir as everything heats and the agave nectar thins out entirely and becomes liquid. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool, then transfer to an air-tight jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Mocktail:
Optional: Wet the rim of a short glass with a lime wedge or roll it in a shallow bowl of water. Roll the moistened rim in a plate scattered with coarse salt. Set aside for now.
Add a nice handful of ice to a cocktail shaker and pour in the grapefruit juice, 1 ounce of the agave simple syrup, lime juice, and pinch of salt (if not salting the rim). Secure the lid and shake well.
Add ice to the glass and strain the mocktail mixture over top. Stir in club soda. Garnish with lime rounds and a grapefruit wedge.
Notes
If you're making this drink on the fly and don't have time to prepare a simple syrup, add half of the amount in straight agave nectar. This would be 0.5 ounce (one Tablespoon) of agave nectar.
It's important not to add carbonated things to a cocktail shaker because when shaken, pressure will build up quickly and likely knock the lid right off. This is messy!
The agave syrup can be prepared and refrigerated up to 2 weeks in advance. This amount will yield enough for 6-8 beverages.
To make a pitcher drink for 6, combine citrus juices, agave, and salt in a pitcher, then add club soda just prior to pouring and serving. Here are the quantities:
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.