Grapefruit Paloma
- Glass
- Highball
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~11%
Ingredients
- 2 oztequila blanco60 ml
- 3 ozfresh grapefruit juice90 ml
- ½ ozfresh lime juice15 ml
- ½ ozagave syrup15 ml
- 1 ozclub soda30 ml
Instructions
Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake briefly and strain into a salt-rimmed highball glass with fresh ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Fresh grapefruit juice is non-negotiable — bottled tastes flat. Pink or ruby red grapefruit is sweeter; white grapefruit is more bitter and complex.
Balance
The salt rim enhances the grapefruit's natural sweetness and ties it to the tequila. Agave syrup connects all the Mexican flavors. This is Mexico's most popular cocktail for a reason.
History
Variations
Paloma with Grapefruit Soda
Replace fresh juice and soda with Jarritos Toronja or Squirt for the traditional Mexican approach.
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Grapefruit Paloma
Glass: Highball | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~11%
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz agave syrup
- 1 oz club soda
Instructions
Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake briefly and strain into a salt-rimmed highball glass with fresh ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.