Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with the classic Paloma cocktail. This refreshing drink combines the zing of fresh grapefruit juice, zesty lime, and smooth tequila, topped with a splash of soda water for a bubbly finish. Perfect for any occasion, whether lounging at home or celebrating with friends, this cocktail is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz soda water
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional)
- Salt (for rimming)
Instructions
- Rim your cocktail glass with lime juice and dip it in salt.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using).
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with a slice of grapefruit or fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg