A Paloma is a refreshing grapefruit and tequila cocktail. Here’s how to make this bubbly, tart, and delicious drink!

Pink grapefruit cocktail ina glass garnished with lime and grapefruit.

Are you gearing up for Cinco de Mayo at home this year? If so, I’ve got your cocktail needs covered. This refreshing Mexican cocktail is flavored with tequila, grapefruit, and lime. It’s perfect alongside a big bowl of tortilla chips with Pineapple Mango Salsa or Street Corn Guacamole.

Margaritas are usually my go-to Cinco de Mayo cocktails. We love Spicy Margaritas, Strawberry Margaritas, Peach Margaritas, and Frozen Margaritas, but this year we’re using tequila for these sweet and tart Paloma Cocktails!

Ingredients needed

Tequila (blanco/silver)
Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
Freshly squeezed lime juice
Grapefruit soda or sparkling grapefruit juice

How to make a Paloma Cocktail

Fill a glass with ice.
Add tequila, grapefruit juice and lime juice; stir to combine.
Top off with grapefruit soda.

How to add a salt or sugar rim

Here’s how to add a touch of salt (or sugar) to the rim of your glass:

Cut a slit into a wedge of lime and run the lime wedge around the rim of your glass.
Pour kosher salt, sugar, or a combination of both onto a plate and dip/twist your glass into the mixture.

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Recipe

Grapefruit cocktail garnished with lime.

Paloma Cocktail

A Paloma is a refreshing grapefruit and tequila cocktail. Here's how to make this bubbly, tart, and delicious drink!

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Course: Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 210kcal

Author: Allison Mattina

Ingredients

▢ scant ¼ cup blanco/silver tequila
▢ 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
▢ 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
▢ ½ cup grapefruit soda or sparkling grapefruit juice
▢ kosher salt or sugar, optional for the rim of your glass

Instructions

If you'd like to coat the rim of your glass in salt or sugar, see note.
Fill the glass with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit juice and stir to combine. Add the grapefruit soda. Taste and adjust to suit your taste preference. Garnish with lime and/or grapefruit wedges.

Notes

Salt or sugar rim:

Cut a slit into a wedge of lime and run the lime wedge around the rim of your glass.
Pour kosher salt, sugar, or a combination of both onto a small plate and dip/twist your glass into the mixture.