The Palomino Martini

~Leslie~'s Note:

Especially good on a hot summers evening, we love this simple martini to sip on. Pink grapefruit works best, and try to find a smooth, aged tequila and if possible, chill your martini glasses in the freezer for a frosty, smooth treat!

• Total Time: 4 mins
• Prep Time: 4 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 1 ½ ounces gold tequila
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
• 1 dash grenadine
• 1 lime , wheel (to garnish)

Directions:

1. In a shaker full of ice, shake tequila and grapefruit juice.
2. Strain into a martini glass.
3. Add grenadine and garnish with lime wheel.

Reviews

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

Hey hey! This is one amazing little libation of love! I have been suffering with a stupid winter cold that has gone from a head cold to a chest cold and nothing will 'cut the crud' and make me stop coughing. This did the trick! The citrus of the grapefruit was the burst of liquid vitamin C I needed and the tequila broke through the coughing fits and settled my chest! I CAN BREATHE! and not only that... I can taste! This is so YUMMY! I used a Rio Red Texas Grapefruit that I juiced in my juicer and measured out the prescribed ounce. Mixed with some Herradura Reposado Tequila that I have been squirreling away in the back of the liquor cabinet! To get the same pretty red color I had to add more than a healthy splash of grenadine. I had another and I think I like this with less grenadine because it is more tart and tangy. Equally good both ways! Leslie my dear gf, you are a true dearheart for posting this amazing recipe! Thank you!

[AuntWoofieWoof]

I made this drink as written. It was a little too strong for me. I added a little bit more of the grapefruit to it. I used bottled juice Fresh grapefruit is a little too pricey. for me. It's a good drink if you like them strong. Thank you for sharing your recipe. This made for ZWT 4 South and Central America. and the Cafe ZMAkk Gypsies.

[Jewelies]

We really enjoyed this on a hot Aussie Sunday afternoon. For me I added a bit more pink grapefruit juice but Dave liked it just how it was, he is a tequila drinker though. I would like to try this again soon with sparkling grapefruit juice. Thank you Leslie, we were thinking of you while we drank this :)