Classic Paloma Cocktail Recipe
This classic Paloma cocktail is bursting with fresh citrus flavors from grapefruit and lime juice, making it the perfect refreshment for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces tequila, Blanco or Silver
- ½ ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces sparkling water, to top off
- Lime or grapefruit wedge, for garnish
- Salt, optional for rimming
Instructions
Prep:
- If you enjoy a salted rim, prep the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim. Dip in tequila salt, and set aside.
Make the cocktail:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using). Shake well until the sides are fully frosted.
Serve:
- Fill your glass with fresh ice, pour the cocktail through the strainer into your glass, and top the drink with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lime or grapefruit wedge and a rosemary sprig -if you want to be extra.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
