If you’ve never had a Paloma Cocktail before, you are in for a treat! This 3-ingredient cocktail is a refreshing tequila-based drink perfect for warm weather!
Originating in Mexico, Palomas are sometimes compared to margaritas, but they are really closer to a greyhound, which is made with gin and grapefruit juice.
The Paloma Cocktail is one of the most simple cocktails to make. It is made right in the serving glass so you don’t need any bartending equipment to make it!
Ingredients (makes one glass, multiply as needed):
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- the juice of one lime
- 4 ounces grapefruit soda (like Jarritos – paid link)
- pinch of salt
- garnish: lime wedge
To make, add ice to a glass (I prefer a highball glass – paid link, but you can certainly use any glass you like).
Add in the tequila and lime juice.
Top with grapefruit soda and add a pinch of salt. Lightly stir to combine.
Garnish with a lime wedge.
Enjoy!
Ah. Wonderfully refreshing and so simple!
Despite its simplicity, the Paloma has a surprisingly complex flavor profile to it.
It’s not an overly sweet drink which is so nice for hot summer days!
Paloma Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- the juice of one lime
- 4 ounces grapefruit soda like Jarritos
- pinch of salt
- garnish: lime wedge
Instructions
- To make, add ice to a glass (I prefer a highball glass, but you can certainly use any glass you like).
- Add in the tequila and lime juice.
- Top with grapefruit soda and add a pinch of salt.
- Lightly stir to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
