Paloma Cocktail Recipe
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Refreshing & simple, this Paloma Cocktail Recipe combines the tart flavours of fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, a squeeze of lime, a splash of club soda, along with your favourite Reposado Tequila or white tequila. A perfect summer sipper!
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I have never been much of a tequila drinker, and usually lean towards Vodka. A friend of mine let me sip her Paloma while we were out for tacos one afternoon, and I was hooked.
Sweet cocktails have never been my favorite so citrus cocktails are my typcial go-to drink recipes like this Limoncello Spritz or my frosty Winter Sunshine Cocktail.
Paloma cocktail ingredients:
- Reposado tequila or a good quality white tequila
- Simple syrup
- Ruby red grapefruit juice
- A squeeze of lime juice
- Club soda
- Salt (optional)
How to make simple syrup
Simple syrup is a cinch to make and can be kept in the fridge for up to a month to use for a number of cocktails.
To make simple syrup, combine 1 part water to 1 part granulated sugar. Place in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until all the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using or storing. Super simple.
What type of tequila is best for palomas?
Palomas, along with many cocktails, typically use a Blanco (white), silver or Reposado tequila.
Blanco or Silver tequilas are younger tequilas that have not been aged in wood barrels. They tend to be a little more acidic and fruit-forward as well as less expensive.
Paloma cocktail recipe tips
- Make the simple syrup ahead of time and keep a batch in your fridge
- If you can, try this cocktail with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. – fresh is always better!
- Cut a lime in quarters and use the lime itself to rim the glass
- Have a plate off to the side with the lime wedges to make it easier for rimming the glasses
- Having a party? Make one large batch of this and serve in a pitcher with glasses for guests
- Serve this cocktail with some Mexican munchies like tortilla chips and fresh pico de gallo
Other summer cocktails & Mocktails:
- Meyer Lemon Margarita
- Skinny Strawberry Mojito
- Frozen Basil Bellini Mocktail
- Blueberry Lemon Ice Tea
Paloma Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail jigger
- Highball glass
- Plate
- Stirring stick
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Reposado or Blanco tequila
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ¼ cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- 1 tsp lime juice (just a squeeze will do)
- ¼ cup club soda
- ice
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
- Place salt on a plate. Moisten the rim of the glass with the lime juice or water. Dip the rim of the glass gently into the salt to rim the glass.
- Fill cup a 1/4 of the way full with ice. Add 1 1/2 oz tequila, 1/2 oz simple syrup, 1/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice, a squeeze of lime and top with club soda. Stir well and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
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This cocktail has definitely become one of my favorites. Yum!