Paloma
The Paloma is a summertime tequila favorite made with tequila, lime juice, and most importantly, grapefruit soda.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 4 ounces grapefruit soda pref Jarritos
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup optional
- Pinch of coarse sea salt
- Grapefruit wedge garnish
Instructions
- Add salt, tequila, lime juice, and optional simple syrup to a highball glass. Stir to mix.
- Add ice and top with grapefruit soda. Stir to mix and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Notes
Grapefruit soda: grapefruit soda is the key to a delicious Paloma. Jarritos or Squirt are the preferred sodas of choice but Fever Tree makes a great sparkling pink grapefruit soda as an alternative. Avoid grapefruit-flavored seltzer as the grapefruit flavor is too subtle.
Simple syrup: 1:1 simple syrup is made with equal parts sugar and water. It's easy to make homemade simple syrup in a few minutes.
Salt is also important in this recipe. I like adding a pinch to the glass to bring out all of the flavors.
Grapefruit soda adds a more intense grapefruit flavor and fizz while omitting some bitterness. Depending on the grapefruit soda you use, the drink may benefit from a teaspoon of simple syrup to add a bit more roundness.
Serve this cocktail over plenty of ice in a highball glass. This is the classic glassware for several fizzy cocktails such as the Americano and Dark 'n Stormy.
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg