Smoky Campfire Grapefruit Paloma
A classic Mexican paloma gets a smoky campfire twist with charred grapefruit and a touch of sea salt—invigorating, sparkling, and ideal for adults around the fire.
Equipment
- grill grate or skewer
- Knife
- Cutting board
- mason jar
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit halved
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 2 teaspoons sea salt divided
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey
- to serve ice cubes
Instructions
- Place grapefruit halves cut-side down on grate or skewer and char over campfire until slightly blackened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Cool slightly, then juice grapefruit into mason jar.
- Add lime juice, tequila, agave, and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Stir well.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour mixture over, and top with sparkling water.
- Rim glass with extra salt before pouring, if desired.
Notes
Grilling grapefruit over fire adds real camp flavor. Pre-juice citrus at home for quicker assembly. Always drink alcohol responsibly outdoors.