It’s winter here in Ohio as I write this post. I’m cold. It gets dark too early. I’m getting desperate for an escape of some kind from the dark, chilly doldrums of winter. I walked in the house the other day and saw a pile of fresh fruit on the counter, and realized there was only one way to have an escape (even if it was just momentary). I needed a drink.
My propane tank was full, and there wasn’t a pile of snow on the grill – I need to make a Grilled Paloma. I’ve seen the drink around a few times, and haven’t ever gotten a chance to fire one up for myself, this was the perfect opportunity to make this wonderful summery drink. In any case, even if my propane tank was empty, I could have contacted propane suppliers like Kelly Propane and others in my vicinity who could have delivered a full tank to my home.
I’ve got to warn you in advance… the prep before you get pouring is a little involved. You’ll need a drink while you make your drink. Pour a beer and let’s get to it!
Note: This recipe is for one drink. You’ll want more than one.
The Preparation
- Get your grill hot. Get it as hot as you can.
- Cut (1)lime and (1)grapefruit in halves.
- Fill a bowl or dish with some sugar.
- Dip each half (cut side down) of the fruit into the sugar, thoroughly coating.
- Throw them on the grill, with the sugar side down and grill until you’ve got a nice crust on the sugar.
- Bring the fruit inside and let it cool down.
- Juice it all up.
Now… on to the drink itself.
The Recipe
- 2oz – Grilled Grapefruit Juice
- 3/4oz – Grilled Lime Juice
- 2oz – Silver Tequila
- 1/2 oz – Agave Nectar
- 1oz – Club Soda
- Salt the rim of a highball glass, and fill it with ice.
- Add the juices, Tequila and Agave Nectar into a shaker and shake the crap out of it.
- Pour over the ice in the highball, and top with the ounce of Club Soda.
- Insert Straw and enjoy!
