Classic Paloma with Fresh Grapefruit Juice Cocktail
A refreshing and tangy cocktail made with fresh grapefruit juice, smooth tequila, lime, and a splash of soda water. Perfect for warm days, happy hours, or Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Equipment
- Highball glass or rocks glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Small plate
- Sea salt
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice squeezed fresh
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup or agave syrup
- 2 oz club soda or sparkling water
- ice
- sea salt for rim, optional
- grapefruit wedge or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge along the rim of your glass and dip in sea salt if desired.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup or agave syrup.
- Shake well and strain into the prepared glass over ice.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or lime wedge.
Notes
Always use fresh grapefruit and lime for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness by adding more syrup or choosing a sweeter grapefruit. Club soda is ideal for fizz, but sparkling water works too. A salted rim adds a savory touch that enhances the drink's brightness.