Ingredients:
- 2 oz Premium Blanco Tequila (100% Agave)
- ½ oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 oz Sparkling grapefruit soda
- 1 pinch Coarse sea salt
- 1 Fresh grapefruit wedge
- 1 sprig Fresh mint
Instructions:
- Prep the glass. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled highball glass.
- Apply the salt. Press the rim into a small plate of coarse sea salt until a thin, crystalline crust forms. Note: Don't rim the whole glass; leave a spot for those who prefer no salt.
- Add the base. Pour 2 oz of Blanco Tequila into the glass.
- Balance with acid. Add ½ oz of freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Incorporate the salt. Drop a tiny pinch of salt directly into the liquid and stir gently.
- Chill the mix. Fill the glass to the brim with large ice cubes.
- Top with bubbles. Slowly pour 4 oz of sparkling grapefruit soda over the ice until the foam reaches the rim.
- Agitate lightly. Use a long spoon to lift the ice once or twice to mix the ingredients without killing the carbonation.
- Release the oils. Squeeze a grapefruit wedge over the top and drop it in.
- Add aromatics. Slap the mint sprig against your wrist to release the oils, then tuck it into the ice.