Paloma With Salted Rim And Lime Wedge Cocktail
This classic Mexican Paloma is bright, balanced, and refreshing. It combines grapefruit soda, tequila, and lime over ice with a salted rim and lime wedge for the perfect sweet-tart-salty cocktail.
Equipment
- Highball glass or rocks glass
- Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer
- Small plate
- Bar spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila Olmeca Altos or Don Julio recommended
- 2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup or agave syrup optional, for extra sweetness
- 2-3 oz grapefruit soda Jarritos, Squirt, or club soda
- kosher salt for the rim
- 1 lime wedge for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass.
- Dip the rim into kosher salt to coat the edge.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker.
- Shake briefly to mix and chill.
- Pour the mix into your prepared glass.
- Top with grapefruit soda or sparkling water.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Pop a lime wedge on the rim for garnish.
Notes
Try mezcal for a smoky twist. Skip syrup for a less sweet version. Always use kosher salt for the rim. Chill the glass for best results. For a mocktail, skip the tequila and add more grapefruit soda. A splash of grenadine or a thin jalapeño slice can customize the flavor.