TequilaClassicEasyLight
Paloma
Mexico's most popular tequila cocktail — more beloved than the margarita on its home turf. Grapefruit and tequila in effortless harmony.
Prep Time
3 min
Glass
Highball
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
Blanco Tequila2 oz
Fresh Grapefruit Juice2 oz
Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz
Agave Nectar0.5 oz
Soda Water2 oz
Salt1 pinch
Instructions
1
Rim a highball glass with salt and fill with ice.
Prep
2
Add tequila, grapefruit, lime, and agave to the glass.
Build
3
Stir gently and top with soda water.
Stir⏱ 5s
4
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Garnish
Pro Tips
💡
Ruby red grapefruit is sweeter and more balanced.
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Jarritos Toronja or Squirt soda are the traditional Mexican choices.
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Try Sal de Gusano (worm salt) for an authentic rim.
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