Roasted Grapefruit, Strawberry & Jalapeno Paloma
 
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Dana:
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 large red grapefruits, sliced in half
  • 4 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • 4-6 oz tequila (depending on how strong you want it!)*
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, sliced thin
  • 8oz unflavored sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • smoked sea salt, for the rims
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to BROIL on high. Place the grapefruit halves on a small cookie sheet, then sprinkle 1 tsp of brown sugar on each half. Stick the cookie sheet in the oven and broil sugar is golden brown and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Allow the grapefruit to cool to the touch.
  3. Meanwhile, muddle the sliced strawberries, lime juice and tequila together. When cooled, squeeze the grapefruit juice into the mixture. It’s okay if you get some pulp in there too.
  4. Use the juiced lime wedges to grease the rims of your glasses. Pour about 2-3 Tbsp of the applewood sea salt in a wide, shallow bowl or plate, then salt the rims by rolling them around in the salt. Fill each glass about halfway with ice.
  5. Pour the juice over the ice cubes, then put in a slice or two of the jalapenos. Fill each rim to the top with sparkling water.
  6. Make it fancy: put an extra slice of strawberry, lime, jalapeno, and/or grapefruit on the rim, for serving.
Notes
*as far as tequila choices are, go for high quality. Blanco or silver (aka 100% agave) is best.
Shortcut tip: use fresh grapefruit juice instead of roasting the grapefruits. Add a little honey to taste.
Recipe by Dana Monsees Nutrition at https://www.realfoodwithdana.com/grapefruit-strawberry-jalapeno-paloma/