Grilled Grapefruit Paloma

1. Stage

Prepare the grill: Prepare the coals and preheat your charcoal grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F), ensuring the grates are clean. Once hot, moisten a clean, folded paper towel with oil and use tongs to grasp it. Lightly oil the grates with the paper towel.

2. Stage

Grill the grapefruit: Once the grill is almost done preheating, sprinkle each cut side of the grapefruit with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Add the grapefruit to the grill, cut side down, and grill until the fruit is juicy and the sugar has caramelized, about 4 minutes. Remove from the grill to a plate and set in the fridge to cool.

3. Stage

Begin mixing the drinks: Slice the limes in half and squeeze them until you get 1/4 cup (2 ounces) of juice. Reserve the lime half with the most juice left. Add the squeezed lime juice to a small pitcher, followed by the tequila and agave. Stir until the agave dissolves.

4. Stage

Prepare the glasses: Add the smoked salt to a small plate or shallow bowl. Use the reserved squeezed lime half to moisten one edge of 4 high-ball or similar glasses. Dip each moistened rim in the smoked salt. Fill each glass 2/3 full with ice.

5. Stage

Juice the grapefruit: Juice 3 halves of grapefruit (reserving 1 half) until you get 1 cup of juice. Add to the pitcher and stir. Slice the remaining grilled grapefruit half into slices or wedges for garnish. Taste the mixture and adjust as needed, remembering that you’ll be adding club soda and ice, which will mellow the citrus and tequila quite a bit.

6. Stage

Assemble the drinks: Divide the mixture evenly between the glasses and top each with 1/4 cup (2 ounces) of club soda, or to taste. Garnish with a piece of grapefruit and serve immediately. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!