Spicy Paloma

• 2 oz. tequila
• 2 oz. grapefruit juice
• ½ oz. lime juice
• ½ oz. Root 23 Cucumber Habanero Simple Syrup
• Ice 
• Sparkling water
• Optional: Tajin for the rim
• Optional garnishes: cucumber ribbon, grapefruit wedge, mint sprig

Directions:

For the optional salt rim: Fill a small bowl or plate with Tajin seasoning.  Rub a wedge of lime along the rim of your glass, and dip it in the Tajin

For the cocktail.  Fill a highball glass with ice.  Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and Cucumber Habanero Simple Syrup and stir for 5-10 seconds.  Top with sparkling water and garnish as desired.

* Recipe compliments of @bitesizedstudio