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Paloma
Build a Paloma with tequila, lime and pink grapefruit soda. Get measured ingredients, ice guidance and the difference between soda and fresh juice versions.
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Ingredients
Current recipe: 1 serving · US fl oz · Original recipe
Check off each ingredient after adding it to the cocktail.
- 100% agave tequila40% ABV1.69 US fl oz
- Fresh lime juice0.17 US fl oz
- Pink grapefruit soda3.38 US fl oz
- Salt1 pinch
- Lime wheel or wedge1 piece
- Salt for part of rim, instead of the pinch (optional)optional1 pinch
Amounts are for the selected number of servings. Prepare each serving separately; add sparkling ingredients just before serving.
Ice
- Add ice cubes to a highball glass, leaving enough room for the liquids.
- Use chilled soda to preserve carbonation and limit rapid ice melt.
What you need
Jigger · Spoon
How to make it
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Measure tequila and lime juice into a highball glass.
Add ice cubes and a pinch of salt.
Pour in the measured grapefruit soda and combine gently with a spoon.
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and serve immediately.
Small details, better drinks
- This recipe uses carbonated grapefruit soda, not plain grapefruit juice.
- Soda brands differ in sweetness and color; pink grapefruit does not mean a neon-pink drink.
- Do not close carbonated liquids inside a shaker.
- If you choose the optional salt rim, omit the pinch added directly to the drink.
Good to know
Can I use fresh grapefruit juice?
That is a different variation requiring sparkling water and a separate sweetness decision. Juice is not a one-for-one soda replacement.
Does the salt go on the rim?
The base specification adds a pinch to the drink. A salt rim is an optional presentation.
Do I need a shaker?
No. Build the Paloma directly in an ice-filled glass.
Recipe sources
Recipe notes by Cheers. Preparation time is an estimate.
Published: · Updated:
- International Bartenders Association ↗ · Accessed: Oct 25, 2026
