Paloma Cocktail

5 from 8 votes

Refreshing Paloma Cocktail made with grapefruit juice, lime juice, and Blanco tequila is perfect for a summer day.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: drink

Calories: 219kcal

Coarse or Kosher salt for the rim of the glass
4 ounces Grapefruit juice (+ 2 wedges for garnish) freshly squeezed, about 1 large grapefruit
2 ounces Blanco Tequila
1 ounce Lime juice, freshly squeezed (about 1 lime)
½ Tablespoons Simple Syrup (or agave)
1 ounce Sparkling Water

Cut the grapefruit into quarters. Slice a few small wedges for garnish and set aside. Juice the remaining grapefruit.
Juice the lime and set aside.
Salt the rim of an 8-ounce lowball glass by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the edge of the glass and dipping it onto a small plate of coarse or Kosher salt.
Add a handful of ice to the glass. Set aside to allow the salted rim to dry.
SPICY VERSION: If making the drinks spicy, add 2 slices of jalapeno to the glass
In a cocktail shaker add the simple syrup.
SPICY VERSION: If making spicy add 2 slices of jalapeno and muddle with the simple syrup to release the jalapeno's natural oils
Add about 1/2 cup of ice to the shaker.
Add the grapefruit juice, Blanco tequila, and lime juice.
Shake for 20-30 seconds until the shaker becomes icy cold. Strain into the prepared salted glass, and top with sparkling water.
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and serve.

Make a Skinny Paloma - delete the simple syrup
Make a Spicy Paloma - add jalapeno to the glass and muddle a jalapeno in the shaker
Making your own Simple Syrup is just that ~ simple! But you can also use agave

Cooks Note - 1 ounce equals 2 Tablespoons