Paloma
Updated Aug. 8, 2024
- Total Time
- 3 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:1 drink
- Salt, for rim (optional)
- 2½ounces tequila
- Squeeze of lime juice
- Grapefruit soda (like Squirt or Jarritos), to top
- Lime wedge, for garnish
Preparation
- Step 1
Fill a highball glass with ice (dip the rim in salt first, if you like). Add tequila and lime juice, then top with grapefruit soda. Stir ingredients together gently. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
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Susan
This has become my new signature cocktail this summer. I use Trader Joe's Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice and seltzer instead of the grapefruit soda. The salt rim is the perfect counterpoint.
Everyone loves it.
recox
This is a great drink that's perfect for humid weather. It was a huge hit at our BBQ party. We served it as a punch: Mix 2 six-packs of Sanpellegrino Pompelmo grapefruit soda, 20 oz. seltzer water, two cans frozen Bacardi margarita mix, and about 1/2 of a 750 ml bottle of silver tequila. To make it pink (much more festive!), add 2 tbsp or so grenadine. Taste and adjust if needed. Garnish with sliced rounds of limes and large squares of ice. Put out with ice, lime wedges and salt for guests.
Jim
Grapefruit juice can mess up someone with high blood pressure. Not sure if it raises or lowers BP but I see warnings about using grapefruit juice if you take meds for HBP.
Nick
Jim, grapefruit and grapefruit juice do not directly affect blood pressure. Instead, they can affect the rate of uptake and metabolism of certain drugs. If a prescription drug doesn't have a specific warning about grapefruit, it shouldn't be a problem.
Theresa
I prefer to use fresh grapefruit juice and soda water. I find grapefruit soda too sweet (and not as refreshing). For a twist try a Spicy Paloma - infuse tequila (I like Patron Silver for this) with fresh Jalapeño peppers. Delicious!
Susan
It's not blood pressure meds that are messed up with grapefruit, it's statins or cholesterol medications and you have to drink a whole bottle of it to affect the meds.
Carla R
Use tajin in the rim instead of salt! Your welcome...
nytlori
This works well with Fresca too!
Lisa
By mistake, I bought San Pellegrino blood orange soda, and used it instead. Maybe it's not a Paloma anymore, but it was delicious, and everyone preferred it over conventional margaritas. May also help out those who have HBP.
Ellen
This also works very well with gin instead of tequila.
Ben P
If you prefer rum instead of tequila, its called a Flamingo (being a pink drink,the name works).
Dana
I've stumbled upon something similar by experimenting and looking for a less sweet tequila cocktail option. I use fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime, a splash of cranberry and club soda and garnish with fresh mint.
recox
Hi Amy, this made about 25 8-ounce drinks or 1-1/2 gallons.
Shandaeya
For a smoky twist find a nice Mezcal to substitute for tequila. Fresh grapefruit juice is the proper way to make a Paloma. If you’re shaking this up at home try this: 1 ounce and 1/2 of Tequila or Mezcal, 3/4 ounce grapefruit juice, 1/2 ounce lime and 1/2 ounce simple syrup or 1 tablespoon raw sugar, then a pinch of nice quality salt into the cocktail before shaking it up. Pour over ice and top with seltzer/sparkling water. Enjoy!
Hannah
I find that using a mix so San Pelligrino grapefruit soda and a grapefruit based seltzer helps balance out the sugar in the drink but keeps it light and refreshing.
Nagi
What are the measurements for Tequila and other ingredients?
The Gooch
I'd use Spindrift seltzer, the grapefruit one. It's made with grapefruit juice, nothing artificial, and it's only slightly sweet.
NIcole
Thank you for sharing the traditional Paloma recipe. I am hoping bartenders are inspired to stop using grapefruit juice and soda water - it is not the same!
Michelle S
I used Fever-tree yeah pink all grapefruit soda, and it was terrific. Not too sweet and not too juicy. Plus it gave it a nice blush color.
saltykey
didn’t have ingredients as listed BUT used Ting - a Jamaican grapefruit soda and Tanteo - a jalapeno infused tequila. Yum!!
KM2021
Fever Tree grapefruit soda makes the BEST Paloma!
CAthi B
Yes, here in sweltering AZ this is a breath of fresh air. I do as some of the others have said-I buy Trader Joe's ruby red grapefruit and freeze them into cubes Blend this in the blender-top with a little soda and refreshement is the buzzword of the day.
Cynthia McCarrie
I use a dash of simple syrup, fresh lime juice.. and swap soda for ginger beer. Very refreshing!
Linda Hall
Actually, grapefruit and especially juice, interfere with a number of medications. The one of most concern is statins for high cholesterol. Rosuvastatin is considered a safer option.
Kristin
Fresh squeez d grapefruit juice and Topochico in place of grapefruit soda for me. Much more refreshing that way, I think.
Gray
I used Tres Generation Tequila. Plata or silver variety. Great result.
MikeMc
Instead or the grapefruit flavored soda try it with a healthy splash of real grapefruit juice and then top with topo chico or cloud soda. It’s way better
Chris
We usually sub the grapefruit juice with tequila.
Diana
A friend's father from Morelos, Mexico taught me to sprinkle salt on the ice first then add lime juice and mix. Add tequila and mix, then top with grapefruit soda. It takes it to a whole new level.
Ross
I'm diabetic, so I prefer Fresca.
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