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paloma

(3 ratings)
Northwestgal avatar
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal
Renton, WA

This is a popular tequila and grapefruit cocktail from Mexico. There are a lot of different versions of this cocktail, but I really like it with the grapefruit soda because it's so refreshing. But I'm looking forward to trying it again (and again) using fresh grapefruit juice.

(3 ratings)
yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For paloma

  • salt, for rim
  • 2 1/2 oz
    tequila
  • 1 squeeze
    lime juice
  • 6 oz
    ruby red (pink) grapfruit juice or grapefruit soda (like fresca, squirt, or jarritos)
  • 1
    lime wedge, for garnish
  • 1 c
    ice cubes

How To Make paloma

  • 1
    Turn highball glass upside down and dip rim in water to moisten rim. Then dip rim in salt to coat rim with salt crystals.
  • 2
    Add ice to highball glass. Add tequila and lime juice, then top with grapefruit juice or soda. Stir.
  • 3
    Garnish with a wedge of lime, and serve.
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