Paloma With Grapefruit And Cucumber Salt Rim Cocktail
This Paloma upgrades the classic with a cool cucumber salt rim, fresh grapefruit juice, tequila, and a splash of sparkling water. Crisp, lightly sweet, and super refreshing—perfect for warm days or relaxed gatherings.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Highball glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Small plate
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice or grapefruit soda
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or agave syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water or club soda
- cucumber salt fine salt mixed with grated cucumber, dried slightly
- kosher salt optional, for rim blend
- grapefruit wedge or slice, for garnish
- ice ice cubes or crushed ice
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass.
- Dip the rim into cucumber salt until coated all around.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into your prepared glass.
- Give it a gentle stir with a bar spoon.
- Add a grapefruit wedge or slice for garnish.
Notes
Red grapefruit is sweeter and gives a gorgeous color. Swap in mezcal for a smoky twist, or add bitters for spice. Fresh juice and chilled ingredients make a big difference. No soda? Fresh juice plus club soda works great.