Paloma
Agave tequila with fresh lime, a pinch of salt and pink grapefruit soda over ice. Mexico's true favorite tequila drink — brighter and easier than the margarita.
12% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
158 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Tequila
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)¼ oz
- Tequila1 ¾ oz
- Lime(optional)1
- Salt(optional)A pinch
- Grapefruit Soda3 ¼ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Paloma close to the original.
Instead of Tequila
- Mezcal— adds smoke
- Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked
Instead of Grapefruit Soda
- Lemon-Lime Soda— citrus soda stand-in
Instructions
Pour the tequila into a highball glass.
Squeeze the lime juice.
Add ice and salt.
Fill up pink grapefruit soda.
Stir gently.
Garnish with a slice of lime.
Pairs well with
Grapefruit soda and tequila are Mexico's easy-drinking pride — taquería snacks apply:
- Fish tacos dorados
- Chips with salsa verde
- Grilled corn esquites
- Chili-lime mango spears
Similar taste
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