Tequila · Medium
Paloma
Mexico's most popular tequila cocktail — bright tequila topped with grapefruit soda, lime, and a pinch of salt over ice.
- Time
- 4 min
- Servings
- 1
- Glass
- Highball glass
Ingredients
- Tequila blancoTequila blancoTequila blanco is a clear, unaged spirit made from the blue agave plant, primarily produced in Mexico. It has a bold, earthy flavor and is commonly used in cocktails like Margaritas.50 ml
- Fresh lime juiceFresh lime juiceFresh lime juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe limes, commonly used in cocktails for its tart and citrusy flavor. It is a key ingredient in drinks like Margaritas and Daiquiris.15 ml
- Grapefruit sodaGrapefruit sodaGrapefruit soda is a carbonated beverage flavored with grapefruit, often featuring a balance of sweet and tart notes. It is commonly used as a mixer in cocktails like the Paloma.120 ml
- Coarse salt (for rim)Coarse salt (for rim)Coarse salt is a type of salt with larger grains, commonly used in cooking and as a garnish. It is often used to rim cocktail glasses, enhancing flavor and presentation.1 pinch
- Grapefruit wedge (garnish)Grapefruit wedge (garnish)A grapefruit wedge is a fresh citrus garnish cut from the grapefruit fruit, known for its tart and slightly bitter flavor. It is commonly used to enhance the presentation and flavor of cocktails like the Paloma.1
Gear
Method
- 1
Rim a tall highball glass with coarse salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping in salt.
- 2
Fill the glass with fresh ice cubes.
- 3
Add tequila blancotequila blancoTequila blanco is a clear, unaged spirit made from the blue agave plant, primarily produced in Mexico. It has a bold, earthy flavor and is commonly used in cocktails like Margaritas. and fresh lime juicefresh lime juiceFresh lime juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe limes, commonly used in cocktails for its tart and citrusy flavor. It is a key ingredient in drinks like Margaritas and Daiquiris.; stir briefly.
- 4
Top with chilled grapefruit sodagrapefruit sodaGrapefruit soda is a carbonated beverage flavored with grapefruit, often featuring a balance of sweet and tart notes. It is commonly used as a mixer in cocktails like the Paloma. (or fresh grapefruit juice + soda water).
- 5
Garnish with a thick grapefruit wedge and a lime wedge on the rim.
