Paloma
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ounces tequila (blanco is traditional)
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- Pinch of salt (optional, or use a salted rim)
- Grapefruit soda (such as Jarritos, Squirt, or Fresca), to top
- Ice
- Garnish: Lime wedge or grapefruit wedge
INSTRUCTIONS
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the tequila, lime juice, and a small pinch of salt (if using).
- Top with chilled grapefruit soda.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with a lime or grapefruit wedge.
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NOTES
The Paloma is one of Mexico’s most beloved cocktails—refreshing, citrusy, and just a touch bitter from grapefruit. Some variations swap soda for fresh grapefruit juice + club soda for a drier, fresher taste, and a salted rim is a common touch. Bright, citrusy, and effortlessly refreshing, the Paloma is a Mexican classic that blends smooth tequila with sparkling grapefruit soda and a splash of lime. Lightly tart with just the right touch of sweetness, it’s the perfect cocktail for warm days and laid-back evenings.
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