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A chilled coral-pink Paloma cocktail in a salt-rimmed highball glass with grapefruit, lime, clear ice, and condensation.

Classic Paloma Cocktail

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A bright and refreshing Paloma cocktail made with tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave, sparkling grapefruit soda, and a salted rim.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Palomas
  • 8 oz blanco tequila
  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp agave syrup adjust to taste
  • 2 cups sparkling grapefruit soda chilled
  • 2 cups ice plus more as needed
Rim and Garnish
  • 1 medium grapefruit cut into wedges or wheels
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt for the glass rims

Equipment

  • Four highball glasses
  • Small plate
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Citrus juicer
  • Bar spoon

Method
 

Prepare the glasses:
  1. Rub a grapefruit or lime wedge around the rims of four highball glasses.
  2. Spread the salt on a small plate and dip the rims into it, coating as much or as little of each rim as you like.
Mix the Palomas:
  1. Fill the glasses with ice. Divide the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup among the glasses.
  2. Stir each glass briefly, then top with the chilled grapefruit soda.
  3. Garnish with grapefruit wedges or wheels and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 17gSodium: 35mgSugar: 15g

Notes

  • Salt only the outer edge of the glass for a more balanced sip.
  • Use chilled grapefruit soda so the cocktail stays fizzy and cold.
  • For a zero-proof version, omit the tequila and add extra grapefruit soda or a nonalcoholic agave spirit.