The Paloma is one of those cocktails that just feels refreshing from the first sip—bright, citrusy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. It’s made with fresh-squeezed grapefruit and lime juice, a splash of tequila, and a little fizzy club soda.
No one seems to totally agree on where it came from, though it’s often linked to Don Javier Delgado Corona, the longtime owner of La Capilla, a tiny, old-school bar in Tequila, Mexico. However it came to be, it’s an easy, thirst-quenching drink that’s perfect for a sunny afternoon.
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Paloma
Fresh grapefruit, lime, and tequila topped with a little fizz—this easy Paloma is light, crisp, and endlessly sippable.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 176kcal
Ingredients
- Kosher salt, for the rim
- 1 grapefruit wedge
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice, from 1 lime
- ¼ oz simple syrup (or 1 tsp honey or agave nectar)
- 2 oz tequila or mezcal
- 2 oz club soda
Instructions
- Pour a little kosher salt onto a small plate. Rub the rim of a highball glass with the grapefruit wedge, then dip the rim in salt. Set the wedge aside for garnish.
- In the glass, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (or sugar). If using sugar, honey, or agave, stir until dissolved.
- Add the tequila or mezcal and fill the glass with ice. Stir until chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Top with club soda, give it a gentle stir, and garnish with the reserved grapefruit wedge.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 17mg | Sugar: 10g
Nutritional Data Disclaimer
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you’re following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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