This refreshing Paloma cocktail is a delightful summer cocktail that requires minimal effort to make. This iconic Mexican drink perfectly balances sweet, sour, and salty (optional) flavors while packing a boozy punch. In just a couple of minutes, you can enjoy this refreshing and vibrant cocktail.
La paloma, Spanish for "the dove", gives the cocktail its name, but it may also bring you peace as you sip it. Interestingly, some people speculate that the name is linked to the word pomelo, Spanish for grapefruit, which is the prominent flavor in the drink.
The Paloma is a cool, refreshing easy-to-make drink made of tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda. Our recipe is a slight variation and omits the grapefruit soda. Instead, we use grapefruit juice and soda water for added bubbly. Blanco or silver tequila works best in the Paloma drink. However, reposado tequila would work as well. We do not recommend using añejo tequila. It is a bit more complex due to its long aging process. Añejo tequila is best reserved for sipping and not ideal in cocktails.
Ingredients for Paloma Cocktail
- Tequila - white or silver.
- Lime juice - freshly squeezed.
- Grapefruit juice - chilled.
- Club soda, seltzer or sparkling water.
- Grapefruit or lime wedge for garnish.
- Salt for rim (optional).
- Ice
How to Make a Paloma Cocktail
- Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a highball or cocktail glass and dip the rim in salt. This is optional. We prefer no salt rim.
- Fill the highball or cocktail glass with ice and add the tequila and lime juice.
- Finish with grapefruit juice and club soda, stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with grapefruit or lime wedge.
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Paloma Cocktail
The Paloma is a delightful summer cocktail that requires minimal effort to make. This iconic Mexican drink perfectly balances sweet, sour, and salty flavors while packing a boozy punch.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Tequila
- ½ ounce Lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces Grapefruit juice – chilled
- Club soda, seltzer or sparkling water
- Grapefruit or lime wedge for garnish
- Salt rim optional
- Ice
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 292Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 593mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 4gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g
Calories are estimated and may vary.