Paloma Cocktail

glass filled with pink cocktail topped with a slice of grapefruit and wedges of grapefruit and lime set alongside

This Classic Paloma Cocktail recipe is one of my favorite tequila cocktails and combines blanco tequila with grapefruit soda, for a drink that is deliciously refreshing.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword classic paloma cocktail recipe, easy paloma recipe, Paloma cocktail, tequila cocktails

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 198kcal

Author Tanya Harris

Equipment

1 cocktail shaker

Ingredients

2 oz bianco tequila
¾ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
2 oz grapefruit soda
grapefruit half wheel for garnish

Instructions

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the tequila, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Top with grapefruit soda and stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a grapefruit half wheel and serve immediately.

Notes

The most common grapefruit sodas used in Palomas are Squirt, Fresca, and Jarritos Toronja (grapefruit-flavored soda).
If you don't have a shaker, you can simply combine all of the ingredients in a glass filled with ice and stir until well combined.
This cocktail is best served immediately, but it can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, simply add ice and stir well.

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