Paloma Cocktail
A Paloma is a tangy and refreshing Mexican cocktail that is easy to prepare. It is similar to a margarita but made with grapefruit soda.
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- .25 cup tequila blanco I used Cabo Wabo
- 1 teaspoon lime juice fresh squeezed
- 0.5 cup pink grapefruit soda I used Izzie
- course salt for the rim of the glass
- ice cubes
- lime and grapefruit slices to garnish
Instructions
- Wet the rim of your glasses with lime juice, then roll the rim around in a small dish of salt.
- Next fill your glass with a handful of ice, and add your tequila and fresh squeezed lime juice.
- Top off with grapefruit soda and garnish with thin slices of lime and grapefruit. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Recipe variation: substitute equal parts of grapefruit juice and club soda for the grapefruit soda.
- Do not skimp on the tequila, cheap tequila will ruin your cocktail!
- For a weaker cocktail, use less tequila and more soda.
- Adjust the amount of ice based on the size of your glass.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg