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The Perfect Paloma

Jul 16, 2013 ·

Blair_1

There is nothing quite like summertime in Southern California.  With the exception of the occasional heat wave, it's sunny, breezy and exactly as you might expect.  When I moved here almost seven years ago, I thought I would stay a year and then pack my bags and head back to Austin.  When that next August rolled around, though, I was totally and completely hooked.  This summer Blair, our editorial assistant, is celebrating her very first Californiaversary so we thought we would pay tribute to the occasion with a very California cocktail-- the oh-so-fresh-and-citrusy Paloma!

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Since there are more farmer's markets per square mile in SoCal then anywhere else in the world, naturally all of our citrusy produce came from just around the corner at our local market.  Is anything better than fresh squeezed grapefruit juice?  I am currently more than a little addicted!

Paloma 3

The recipe for these is really easy: In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of grapefruit juice, the juice of half a lime, and a splash of homemade simple syrup for each cocktail.  Shake many times until shaker becomes frosty on the outside.  Fill each glass about ¾ full and then top off with club soda or Ginger Ale for a little bit of a sweeter taste.

Paloma 4

Glasses, West Elm / Napkins, Mark and Graham / Tray, West Elm

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Pillows, West Elm / Tank, Rag & Bone / Necklace, Story Company

Photography by Melissa Valladares

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  1. kelsey says

    July 16, 2013 at 11:45 am

    yummy! this looks delicious
    kw ladies in navy

    • Jen Pinkston says

      July 19, 2013 at 10:08 am

      Thanks, Kelsey! It really is!

  2. annie reeves says

    July 16, 2013 at 8:14 am

    sounds delicious! love that white top!!

    anniereeves.com

    • Jen Pinkston says

      July 19, 2013 at 10:08 am

      Thank you so much, Annie! It is definitely one of my favorites of the summer!

  3. FripperyVintage says

    July 16, 2013 at 7:55 am

    Love your cocktail tray! Those drinks look so good!

    • Jen Pinkston says

      July 19, 2013 at 10:16 am

      Thanks, Jennifer! I have quite a collection of them from West Elm starting to accumulate!

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