Refreshing Tequila Paloma Cocktail Recipe Easy Homemade Grapefruit Drink
A simple and refreshing tequila Paloma cocktail made with fresh grapefruit juice, tequila blanco, soda water, and a hint of lime. Perfect for quick, casual occasions with a bright, citrusy flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) Tequila Blanco (100% agave)
- 3 oz (90 ml) Fresh Grapefruit Juice, strained
- 3 oz (90 ml) Soda Water (sparkling water)
- ½ oz (15 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
- ½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of Salt (for rimming the glass, optional)
- Ice Cubes
- Grapefruit Wedge or Twist (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rub a grapefruit wedge or lime slice around the rim of your glass, then dip it lightly into a small plate of kosher salt. Set the glass aside.
- Cut your grapefruit in half and use a juicer to extract about 3 oz (90 ml) of juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds.
- Squeeze ½ oz (15 ml) of fresh lime juice.
- In a shaker or directly in your glass, combine 2 oz (60 ml) tequila blanco, the fresh grapefruit juice, ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir gently to blend.
- Fill the glass with plenty of ice cubes.
- Slowly pour 3 oz (90 ml) soda water over the ice to fill the glass. Stir gently to mix without losing the fizz.
- Add a wedge or twist of grapefruit for garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh grapefruit juice strained to remove pulp for a smooth texture. Rim the glass lightly with salt for flavor contrast. Stir gently to preserve soda water fizz. Adjust simple syrup to taste or omit for a lower sugar option. Chill glass before serving for best experience. Add soda water just before serving to keep fizz fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8
- Calories: 150170
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 50
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Fiber: 0.5
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