Paloma
Grapefruit Tequila Cocktail
Blanco tequila, fresh lime, and a pinch of salt get topped with grapefruit soda over ice for Mexico's other iconic tequila cocktail — brighter and breezier than a margarita.
Paloma
✦ Antes de Empezar
Before you cook
Can I use a different citrus soda?
Grapefruit soda (like Jarritos or Squirt) is classic, but a Paloma still works with any semi-sweet grapefruit-flavored sparkling drink — just balance the tartness with the fresh lime juice and salt.
Ingredientes· 6View
The Cocktail
- 2 ozTequila Blanco (100% Blue Agave)
- 1/2 ozFresh Lime Juiceapprox. half a lime
- 4-5 ozGrapefruit Soda (Squirt or Jarritos de Toronja)to top
- pinch kosher salt for drink, 1 tbsp sea salt for rimKosher Salt & Coarse Sea Saltsalt cuts grapefruit bitterness
- as neededIce Cubes
Garnish
- 1Grapefruit Wedge or Lime Wheel
Instrucciones
4 pasosPrepara el vaso
Rim the glass
Rim a tall glass with salt or Tajín, if desired, and fill it with ice.
Agrega el tequila
Add the tequila
Add the tequila, lime juice, and salt.
Agrega el refresco
Top with soda
Top with the grapefruit soda and stir gently.
Sirve
Serve
Garnish and serve immediately.
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Heirloom Masa & Dried Chiles
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