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Paloma Cocktail
Bright, citrusy, and easy to mix, this Paloma cocktail brings bold grapefruit flavor and a salted rim—perfect for porch sipping, taco night, or a laid-back summer get-together.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 208kcal
Equipment
- Small Plate
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- ½ ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces grapefruit juice
- ¼ ounce agave or simple syrup
- 2 ounces Fresca grapefruit soda chilled, to top
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Coarse salt for rimming glass
- Garnish: lime wheel
Instructions
Prepare the Glass
- Rub the rim of your glass with a wedge of grapefruit or lime.
- Dip the rim into coarse salt to coat evenly.
Mix the Base
- In the prepared glass, add tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, grapefruit juice, agave, and a pinch (⅛ teaspoon) of kosher salt; stir to dissolve the salt.2 ounces blanco tequila, ½ ounce lime juice, 2 ounces grapefruit juice, ¼ ounce agave, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Add Ice and Soda
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Top with chilled grapefruit soda.2 ounces Fresca grapefruit soda
Stir and Garnish
- Stir gently to combine without losing carbonation.
- Garnish with a fresh lime wheel or quarter slice of grapefruit on the rim or floated on top.
Notes
Ingredient Substitutions:
- Tequila: Substitute mezcal for a smoky twist.
- Grapefruit Soda: Try Topo Chico and a splash of grapefruit juice or use Jarritos, Fresca, or Squirt.
- Simple Syrup: Use agave nectar or honey syrup for natural sweetness.
- Kosher Salt: Sea salt works as well.
- This cocktail is best enjoyed immediately.
- Avoid pre-mixing with soda to preserve carbonation.
- You can batch the base (without soda and ice) and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice except the soda, and top off after blending.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.