Paloma Cocktail Recipe
This simple paloma cocktail recipe relies on two key ingredients: Tequila and grapefruit flavored soda. With a dash of lime, and a few quick tricks, you can have a refreshing cocktail in minutes!
Servings 1 serving or 1 pitcher
Ingredients
Single Serving:
- 1/2 oz lime juice about half a lime
- 2 oz tequila
- grapefruit soda
- ice
Pitcher (4 servings):
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3/4 cups tequila
- 3 cups sparkling grapefruit soda
- ice
Instructions
Single Serving:
- Fill your glass with ice. Choose a highball or rocks glass and fill it about ¾ of the way with ice cubes.
- Add the lime juice and tequila. Squeeze in about ½ oz of fresh lime juice (roughly half a lime), then pour in 2 oz of blanco tequila.
- Top with grapefruit soda. Add 4–6 oz of chilled grapefruit soda, like Jarritos or Squirt. Stir gently to combine and garnish with a lime wedge if desired.
Pitcher (4 servings):
- Prepare your pitcher. Fill a medium-sized pitcher about halfway with ice.
- Mix the base. Add 2 oz of fresh lime juice and 8 oz (1 cup) of blanco tequila to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Add the fizz. Pour in 2 cups of grapefruit soda. Gently stir and add a few lime slices for presentation. Serve immediately in ice-filled glasses.
Notes
- Do NOT use a cocktail shaker. The carbonation in the soda will cause this to explode into a giant mess.
- Line the rim of your glass with salt for added flavor.
- One lime is usually enough for two drinks.
- We use short glasses for our cocktails. For a more sweet flavor use a tall glass and more soda.
- Can’t find grapefruit soda? You can add fresh grapefruit juice and club soda in its place.