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four highball glasses filled with ice and pink liquid in bright sunshine.

Classic Paloma Tequila Cocktail Recipe

Amy Traynor
This classic tequila cocktail is made with three simple ingredients. It's citrusy and refreshing and the perfect cooler for summer.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

With Grapefruit Soda:

  • 2 oz tequila or mezcal
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • 6-8 oz grapefruit soda
  • Pinch salt optional

With Fresh Grapefruit Juice:

  • 2 oz tequila or mezcal
  • 2 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • Pinch salt optional
  • 4-6 oz chilled sparkling water

Instructions
 

With Grapefruit Soda:

  • Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour the tequila, lime juice, and salt (if using) over the ice and stir to chill.
  • Top with grapefruit soda, then stir gently and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

With Fresh Grapefruit Juice:

  • Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour the first five ingredients over the ice and stir to chill.
  • Top with chilled sparkling water, stir gently, then garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Keyword grapefruit, grapefruit soda, mezcal, tequila
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