Paloma

Updated Aug. 8, 2024

Paloma
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
3 minutes
Rating
4(784)
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This lively cocktail is arguably the most refreshing highball. Try to find Squirt or Jarritos grapefruit soda if you can.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • Salt, for rim (optional)
  • ounces tequila
  • Squeeze of lime juice
  • Grapefruit soda (like Squirt or Jarritos), to top
  • Lime wedge, for garnish
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice (dip the rim in salt first, if you like). Add tequila and lime juice, then top with grapefruit soda. Stir ingredients together gently. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

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This has become my new signature cocktail this summer. I use Trader Joe's Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice and seltzer instead of the grapefruit soda. The salt rim is the perfect counterpoint.
Everyone loves it.

This is a great drink that's perfect for humid weather. It was a huge hit at our BBQ party. We served it as a punch: Mix 2 six-packs of Sanpellegrino Pompelmo grapefruit soda, 20 oz. seltzer water, two cans frozen Bacardi margarita mix, and about 1/2 of a 750 ml bottle of silver tequila. To make it pink (much more festive!), add 2 tbsp or so grenadine. Taste and adjust if needed. Garnish with sliced rounds of limes and large squares of ice. Put out with ice, lime wedges and salt for guests.

Grapefruit juice can mess up someone with high blood pressure. Not sure if it raises or lowers BP but I see warnings about using grapefruit juice if you take meds for HBP.

Add juice of one grapefruit to two cocktails

Add juice of one grapefruit for Two cocktails.

What are the measurements for Tequila and other ingredients?

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