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Paloma

Name: Paloma
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lime wedge, cut from 1 lime lime wedge; 4 g fine sea salt; 100 ml tequila blanco; 180 ml fresh pink grapefruit juice; 30 ml fresh lime juice; 10 ml agave syrup; 120 ml chilled soda water; 300 g ice cubes; 2 slices grapefruit slice

Paloma is bright, citrusy, and sharply refreshing, with the gentle bitterness of grapefruit balanced by lime, tequila, and a lively sparkle. The salted rim heightens every sip, making this a crisp, thirst-quenching cocktail for warm days or casual gatherings.

10 min

2 servings

134 kcal

Mexican

Ingredients

Salt rim and glasses

1 lime wedge, cut from 1 limelime wedge
4 gfine sea salt

Cocktail

100 mltequila blanco
180 mlfresh pink grapefruit juice
30 mlfresh lime juice
10 mlagave syrup
120 mlchilled soda water
300 gice cubes
2 slicesgrapefruit slice

Instructions

1
Prepare the glasses: run the cut side of the lime wedge around the rims of 2 highball glasses, then dip the rims lightly into the fine sea salt. A thin salt rim is best so it seasons the drink without overpowering it.
2
Fill each glass with half of the ice cubes. Using plenty of ice keeps the drink cold and slows dilution.
3
In a shaker or large measuring jug, combine the tequila blanco, fresh pink grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup. Stir or shake briefly just until well mixed; do not over-shake if using lots of ice, or the drink will dilute too quickly.
4
Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 prepared glasses, then top each with chilled soda water. Stir gently once to combine while keeping the bubbles lively.
5
Garnish each glass with a grapefruit slice and serve immediately while cold and sparkling.

Nutrition per serving

134 kcal

Calories

Protein

10g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•For the best balance, use freshly squeezed pink or ruby grapefruit juice; bottled juice often tastes flatter or sweeter.
•If your grapefruit is very sweet, reduce the agave syrup or omit it entirely.
•A traditional variation uses grapefruit soda instead of fresh juice plus soda water; this version is fresher and less sweet.
•Chill the glasses for 5 minutes beforehand if you want an extra-cold cocktail.

Background

The Paloma is one of Mexico's most beloved tequila cocktails, often considered even more popular there than the Margarita. It is traditionally made with tequila and grapefruit, usually in a tall glass with a salted rim, and is prized for its refreshing, easy-drinking character.

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