Paloma Aperol Spritz Cocktail Recipe
A bright, bubbly mashup of a Paloma and an Aperol Spritz—tequila, Aperol, fresh grapefruit and lime, lightly sweetened and topped with fizz. Crisp, citrusy, and refreshing.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Highball or stemless wine glass
- Ice scoop
- Small plate and salt (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz Aperol
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- 2 oz grapefruit soda or sparkling water to top
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- grapefruit wedge or lime wheel for garnish
- coarse salt optional, for rimming glass
Instructions
- (Optional) Rim the glass with salt and fill with fresh ice.
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add tequila, Aperol, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and optional simple syrup.
- Shake about 10 seconds until well‑chilled, then strain into the prepared glass.
- Top with grapefruit soda or sparkling water and stir gently to keep the bubbles.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or lime wheel and serve immediately.
Notes
Fresh juice keeps the drink bright. Adjust sweetness by tweaking the simple syrup. For a stronger profile, increase tequila slightly or reduce the topper; for lighter, add more sparkling water.