Classic Grapefruit and Tequila Paloma Cocktail

Name: Classic Grapefruit and Tequila Paloma Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Jalisco, Mexico
Ingredients: 4 fl oz (120 ml) Blanco Tequila; 1 fl oz (30 ml) Fresh Lime Juice; 8 fl oz (240 ml) Grapefruit Soda (e.g., Jarritos, Squirt); 1 teaspoon Salt (for rim optional); 2 Lime Wedges; as needed Ice

Classic Grapefruit and Tequila Paloma Cocktail recipe

Mexican

5 minutesServes 2

A refreshing and tangy Paloma cocktail, a beloved Mexican highball that perfectly balances the crispness of grapefruit soda with the earthy notes of blanco tequila. Simple to prepare, it's an ideal drink for any occasion.

Ingredients

4 fl oz (120 ml) Blanco Tequila
1 fl oz (30 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
8 fl oz (240 ml) Grapefruit Soda (e.g., Jarritos, Squirt)
1 teaspoon Salt (for rim optional)
2 Lime Wedges
as needed Ice

Method

1
If desired, prepare your glasses by moistening the rim with a lime wedge and dipping it into a shallow plate of salt to create a salt rim. Set aside.
2
Fill two highball glasses with ice cubes.
3
Into each glass, pour 2 fl oz (60 ml) of blanco tequila and 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) of fresh lime juice.
4
Top off each glass with 4 fl oz (120 ml) of chilled grapefruit soda.
5
Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
6
Garnish each Paloma with a fresh lime wedge and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

220 kcal

Calories

0 g

Protein

0 g

Fat

16 g

Carbs

0 g

Fiber

Chef's Tips

Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice can taste artificial and metallic.
Chill all your ingredients, especially the grapefruit soda, before mixing for a colder, less diluted drink.
Adjust the amount of grapefruit soda to your preference for sweetness and fizziness. Some prefer a stronger, more tequila-forward drink.

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