Holiday Paloma With Fresh Grapefruit Cocktail
A festive, refreshing twist on the classic Paloma, featuring fresh grapefruit and lime juice, tequila, and a fizzy finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual sipping.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or shot glass
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Small knife
- Ice cubes
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or agave syrup sweeten to taste
- 2 oz grapefruit soda
- club soda optional, for topping up
- ice cubes
- grapefruit wedge for garnish
- coarse salt optional, for rimming glass
Instructions
- If desired, rim your glass with coarse salt by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the rim and dipping it into the salt.
- Pour tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 15 seconds until cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with grapefruit soda, and add club soda if desired for a lighter drink.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Notes
Use 100% fresh juices for the brightest, most refreshing flavor. Adjust sweetness by using more or less syrup, or swap grapefruit soda for club soda for a lighter drink. Reposado tequila adds warmth, while blanco keeps the drink crisp. A salted rim and fresh garnish make it extra festive.