Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grapefruit soda, Lime, lime cocktails, Lime Juice, Salt, silver tequila
Servings: 1
- 2 oz Espolón Silver Tequila
- 0.75 oz lime juice
- Pinch of salt or salted rim option
- Grapefruit soda to top
- Orange wheel or grapefruit wedge for garnish
For a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip it in salt.
Fill the glass with ice and add tequila, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
Stir gently to combine, then top with grapefruit soda.
Garnish with a orange wheel or a grapefruit wedge.
Pro Tips
- Use a high-quality grapefruit soda (such as Jarritos or Fever-Tree) for the best balance of citrus and sweetness.
- If you prefer a drier cocktail, swap grapefruit soda for fresh grapefruit juice and soda water.
- Add a splash of orange liqueur for an extra layer of citrus complexity.