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Paloma Cocktail

Published: Apr 30, 2020 · Modified: May 10, 2023 by Allison · 1 Comment

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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
Pink grapefruit cocktail ina glass garnished with lime and grapefruit.

How to make a Paloma Cocktail

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Add tequila, grapefruit juice and lime juice; stir to combine.
  3. 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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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 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 240mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Claudia Lamascolo

    May 12, 2020 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    This is one of the most refreshing drinks ever, flavorful and delicious!

    Reply

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