Paloma Cocktail
This refreshing Paloma Cocktail is made with a deliciously vibrant blend of tequila, grapefruit and lime juice with a touch of simple syrup and splash of club soda.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 179kcal
- Ice
- 2 oz. tequila
- 2 oz. grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz. lime juice
- 1 tsp simple syrup plus more for rim
- Salt for rim
- 2 oz club soda
Fill a cocktail shaker about ⅔ with ice and add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Cover and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.
Dip the rim of a cocktail glass in simple syrup then into salt and fill halfway with ice.
Strain the shaker into the cocktail glass and top with club soda.
Garnish with a lime slice and grapefruit wedge.
- We use clear tequila for this recipe.
- Use fresh squeezed or refrigerated grapefruit juice for this recipe, DO NOT use shelf stable juice.
- Use fresh squeezed lime juice for best flavor.
- Simple syrup can be omitted or increased depending on desired sweetness.
- Salt rim can be omitted.
- You can use sodas listed above if you don't like the flavor of straight grapefruit juice.
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg