Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail Recipe
Light and refreshing, our paloma cocktail recipe is made with grapefruit juice (not grapefruit soda) for a fresh take on this delicious drink. Sip and enjoy!
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 184kcal
Equipment
- Rocks or Highball Glass
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila (blanco or reposado)
- 2 ounces grapefruit juice (100% store bought or fresh-squeezed)
- ½ ounce lime juice (fresh squeezed recommended)
- ¼ ounce agave syrup
- ice (for shaking and serving)
- 2 ounces club soda
- optional: salt for rim, grapefruit wedge and/or lime slice for garnish
Instructions
- If rimming your glass, add a swipe of agave syrup (or lime juice) around the rim of your glass and gently roll it in salt. Set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker (or mason jar with tight fitting lid) half full with ice.
- Add the grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila, and agave syrup to the shaker.
- Tightly seal your shaker, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold (about 15 seconds).
- Strain the contents of the shaker into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda and garnish if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Variation Ideas
- Use simple syrup or honey simple syrup instead of agave. Replace one-for-one, adding more based on sweetness preference.
- Add a smoky twist by using mezcal tequila. Replace the blanco tequila one-for-one. You may also need to increase the amount of sweetener used to balance out the smokiness.
- Make it spicy. Add a round of fresh jalapeño or serrano pepper to your cocktail shaker before shaking to do so.
- Replace the grapefruit juice and club soda with grapefruit soda. If preferred, you can use grapefruit soda to bring the flavor and bubbles to your cocktail.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg
