How to Make a Paloma
The Paloma is a refreshing tequila-based cocktail that combines citrusy grapefruit with a touch of sweetness and soda, perfect for a light and vibrant drink.
Ingredients
- Tequila (blanco recommended)
- Fresh grapefruit juice or grapefruit soda
- Fresh lime juice
- Simple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Salt (for rimming the glass)
- Ice
Instructions
- Rim the glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in coarse salt.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour about 2 ounces of tequila into the glass.
- Add fresh grapefruit juice (or grapefruit soda) and a splash of fresh lime juice.
- If using fresh grapefruit juice, add a bit of simple syrup or agave nectar for sweetness.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water.
- Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge or a grapefruit slice.
Tips
- Using fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice brightens the flavor and makes the cocktail less sweet than ready-made soda.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste.
- Experiment with different types of tequila for varied flavor notes.
“The Paloma is an effortlessly stylish and simple cocktail, ideal for both casual sipping and festive occasions.”
Making a Paloma is easy, requiring few ingredients while delivering a balanced mix of tart, sweet, and bubbly that pairs perfectly with tequila’s distinctive warmth.
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