Fresh paloma

Fresh Paloma

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Tequila, fresh grapefruit and lime, a touch of agave, topped with grapefruit soda in a salt-rimmed highball with ice.

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Recipe

1 highball (approx. 270 ml without ice)
  • Blanco Tequila 
    60 ml
  • Fresh Grapefruit Juice 
    25 ml
  • Lime Juice 
    15 ml
  • Agave Syrup 
    15 ml
  • Grapefruit Soda 
    60 ml
  • Salt 
    1 pinch
  • Grapefruit 
    1 wedge

Instructions

Step

Run a grapefruit wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip into coarse sea salt to coat.

Step

Add tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup to the glass; stir briefly to combine.

Step

Fill the glass with plenty of ice.

Step

Top with chilled grapefruit soda (60–90 ml to taste) and gently stir once to integrate without losing carbonation.

Step

Garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge and serve immediately.

Equipment

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Citrus juicer
Plate

Description

Mexico’s brightest Paloma made the fresh way: crisp blanco tequila shaken with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime, lightly sweetened with agave, then lengthened with effervescent grapefruit soda. Served tall over ice with a salted rim for perfect balance of tart, sweet, and gentle bitterness.

Nutritional information

1 highball (approx. 270 ml without ice)
Calories
195
ABV
9 %
Alcohol
18.9 g
Carbs
15 g
Carbs from Sugar
15 g
Fat
0 g
Protein
0 g
Sodium
120 mg
Nutritional information is approximate and includes estimated 30% dilution from ice. Values may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.

Tips & Notes

  • Fine-strain the grapefruit juice to remove excess pulp for a cleaner look and better carbonation retention.

  • Dial sweetness with agave: 5–10 ml for a drier Paloma, 15 ml for classic balance; adjust club soda to taste.

  • For a spicy twist, mix the rim salt with Tajín or a pinch of chili powder.

Yes. Combine tequila, fresh grapefruit and lime, and agave in a pitcher and chill. Add grapefruit soda and ice just before serving; salt individual glass rims.

A quality 100% agave blanco keeps the profile crisp and citrus-forward. Reposado can be used for a rounder, vanilla-tinged variation.

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Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Blanco Tequila
    60 ml
  • Fresh Grapefruit Juice
    25 ml
  • Lime Juice
    15 ml
  • Agave Syrup
    15 ml
  • Grapefruit Soda
    60 ml
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Grapefruit
    1 wedge

Method

  1. Run a grapefruit wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip into coarse sea salt to coat.
  2. Add tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup to the glass; stir briefly to combine.
  3. Fill the glass with plenty of ice.
  4. Top with chilled grapefruit soda (60–90 ml to taste) and gently stir once to integrate without losing carbonation.
  5. Garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge and serve immediately.