Paloma
The Paloma is a refreshing Mexican cocktail that beautifully combines the vibrant flavors of tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, and zesty lime. With its sparkling pink hue and perfect sweet-tart balance, this drink is ideal for summer gatherings or cozy evenings. In just minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that transports you to a sun-soaked fiesta with every sip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz club soda
- Coarse sea salt (for rimming glasses)
Instructions
- Rim your glasses with lime juice and dip them in coarse sea salt.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime juice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Fill your prepared glasses with ice and strain the mixture over them.
- Top off each glass with club soda and stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with a slice of lime or grapefruit and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For an extra twist, try flavored sodas or substitute grapefruit for blood orange. To make a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila with sparkling water.