Grapefruit Paloma
The Grapefruit Paloma is a refreshing Mexican cocktail made with grapefruit juice, lime, tequila, and sparkling soda. It’s light, citrusy, and slightly bitter with a touch of sweetness, perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila (blanco or reposado)
- 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup or agave nectar (optional, to taste)
- 2–3 ounces club soda or grapefruit soda
- Ice cubes
- Salt, for rimming the glass (optional)
- Grapefruit wedge or slice, for garnish
Instructions
- If desired, rim a glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it in salt.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- In a shaker or mixing glass, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup or agave. Stir or shake lightly.
- Pour the mixture over the ice.
- Top with club soda or grapefruit soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup or agave nectar depending on your taste and the tartness of your grapefruit.
- Grapefruit soda like Jarritos or Squirt is traditional for a sweeter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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