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Salty Paloma Soda Can Cocktail

By Kat Boytsova

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This refreshing grapefruit and tequila cocktail, served right in the can, is refreshing, subtly sweet, and salty. It’s ideal for navigating the crowds on a hot beach day.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

1 (12-oz.) can Pamplemousse La Croix
2 oz. tequila blanco
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. triple sec (such as Cointreau)
Lime wedge (for serving)
Kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Pour off or drink 5 oz. from pamplemousse so that 7 oz. remain in can. Combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec in a measuring glass or cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and stir or shake well to combine, about 20 seconds. Strain into can. Rub outside rim of can with lime wedge, then sprinkle with salt.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesCold DrinkTequilaLimeCitrusFruitQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerEpicurious

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