
Pineapple Paloma
Tequila with grapefruit, lime and pineapple soda in a salt-and-pepper-rimmed glass. The paloma gone fully tropical.
10.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Tequila
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)Garnish with
- Grapefruit Juice4 oz
- Lime Juice1 oz
- Tequila4 oz
- Black PepperRimmed
- Pineapple Juice8 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Pineapple Paloma close to the original.
Instead of Grapefruit Juice
- Orange Juice— sweeter, less bitter
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instead of Tequila
- Mezcal— adds smoke
- Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked
Instead of Pineapple Juice
- Orange Juice— softer, everyday swap
- Passion Fruit Juice— tangier, more tropical
Instructions
Rub the rim of each glass with lime slice and dip into salt.
Add ice, tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and top with pineapple soda.
Give it a quick stir.
Garnish with fresh pineapple or lime.
Pairs well with
Pineapple sweetens this grapefruit-tequila cooler for taquería snacking:
- Al pastor taco bites
- Chips with pineapple salsa
- Grilled corn esquites
- Chili-lime pepitas




