Congratulations – you’ve landed on the Best Paloma Cocktail Recipe. With just 5 ingredients, this easy and refreshing Paloma recipe is about to become your next go-to cocktail.
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Sparkly Paloma Drink
Hot summer months beg for refreshing drinks and backyard cookouts. Flip flops on feet + cocktail in hand = Power Couple 
When hosting casual outdoor gatherings, easy yet delicious cocktails are a staple. Usually there’s Big Batch Pineapple Margaritas or 3-Ingredient Lemonade Margaritas on the ready. For a delightful change of pace, add this sparkly Paloma Cocktail to the drink menu. Fun fact: paloma is known as Mexico’s most popular cocktail…now we know why.
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Why This Recipe Stands Out
- This paloma cocktail can be prepared ahead of time.
- It’s supremely refreshing, with a flavor profile of citrus, sweetness, tartness, and cheerful sparkly-ness.
- It looks beautiful and whoever you shake this up for will be impressed.
- It’s super easy to make, especially if you have simple syrup already pre-made. We highly recommend having a bottle of simple syrup in the fridge regularly.
- It’s perfection for brunch and backyard cookouts.
How to make the best paloma cocktail
- For the best ever Paloma recipe, get your hands on the freshest ingredients.
- For starters, use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice from the sweetest and most ripe grapefruits you can find. Freshly squeezed juice is by far the best tasting, most rewarding way to go. A simple, budget-friendly citrus juicer makes this task extremely easy.
- If absolutely necessary, bottled 100% grapefruit juice can be used…but you’ll definitely be able to tell the difference between freshly squeezed and bottled. Some recipes make use of grapefruit soda or orange juice, but we’ve found that pure fresh grapefruit juice offers unparalleled flavor.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice is next. That hand held juice squeezer will come in handy once again.
- Lastly, a nice quality tequila will work wonders for your Paloma recipe. Be sure it’s a good Blanco (silver) tequila, as that is the standard for Paloma cocktails.
- Because there are so few ingredients in a great Paloma recipe, every ingredient counts: freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, and a great Blanco tequila.
- When ready to serve, simply top off with some sparkly club soda and garnish as you wish.
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Commonly Asked Questions
A Paloma is a refreshing and popular Mexican cocktail made with tequila, grapefruit soda, lime juice, and sometimes a pinch of salt. It’s typically served over ice with a wedge of lime. It’s a great alternative to the more well-known Margarita and has gained popularity worldwide. Note that grapefruit soda can be hard to find, so we use club soda in our recipe.
The sweetness of a Paloma can vary depending on the soda used. Some sodas are sweeter than others, so the level of sweetness in the cocktail can be adjusted based on personal preference. Ours is not overly sweet, as we sweeten ours with simple syrup and use club soda for the carbonation.
While both the Paloma and Margarita cocktails contain tequila and lime, they are distinct drinks with different flavor profiles. The Paloma is typically sweeter due to the addition of grapefruit soda, while the Margarita is a tart and tangy cocktail made with triple sec and lime juice.
Yes, you can experiment with different sodas to create variations of the Paloma. Some people use grapefruit juice with lemon-lime soda, while others use other citrus-flavored sodas. We use club soda for our recipe, which is easily found in any grocery store.
Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic Paloma by omitting the tequila and using grapefruit soda or juice with club soda and lime juice.
The Best Paloma Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 TB simple syrup*
- 1 cup silver tequila or good quality blanco
- 1 cup club soda
- Optional Garnishes: kosher salt grapefruit slices, lime slices
Instructions
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In a small pourable container, combine the fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and tequila. Stir to incorporate well. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
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When ready to serve: fill 4 glasses with desired amount of ice. Divide Paloma cocktail into the glasses. Top off with club soda and garnish as desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead Simple Syrup: Bring 1 part water and 1 part granulated sugar to a low boil, stirring until fully dissolved. Immediately remove from heat and let fully cool before using. Keep a jar of simple syrup in the fridge to use any time.
- Alternatively, you can use lemon-lime soda in lieu of the simple syrup and club soda.
- If you want salt-rimmed glasses, pour kosher salt into a small plate. Moisten rims of glasses with water, lime juice, or grapefruit juice. Dip rims into plate of kosher salt before filling with Paloma.
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