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Paloma Cocktail

A refreshing cocktail that combines tequila and grapefruit soda, perfect for warm summer evenings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3 oz grapefruit soda or fresh grapefruit juice with soda water
  • Salt for rimming the glass optional
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker or stirring glass
  • Measuring jigger
  • Cocktail glass
  • Juicer (optional)

Method
 

  1. If you like a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it in salt.
  2. Using a measuring jigger, pour 2 ounces of tequila into your shaker or stirring glass.
  3. Pour in 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice and top with 3 ounces of grapefruit soda.
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
  7. Taste and if you desire more sweetness, add a splash of simple syrup or adjust the grapefruit soda.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients whenever possible for the best flavor.