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The Margarita uses lime juice as its star ingredient, creating a zesty, sweet and sour taste, while grapefruit juice is key in the Paloma, resulting in a more subtly sweet, refreshing drink. Combine ...

A variety of LaCroix cans and boxes with white flowers - Vivien Killilea/Getty ...