Paloma
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Paloma
Description
This Paloma recipe mixes 1 ounce of tequila with 4 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, ½ ounce lime juice, and ½ ounce agave nectar, then tops off with sparkling water. The drink is served over ice in a glass rimmed with Tajin seasoning or coarse salt, enhancing the flavor with a spicy or savory edge.
The simple stirring method integrates the ingredients without diluting them, maintaining a crisp effervescent quality. The combination offers a balance of sweetness, acidity, and light bitterness from grapefruit, making it a popular choice for those seeking a bright yet gentle tequila cocktail.
The recipe also includes instructions for scaling to a pitcher for group servings and a note on making a virgin version by omitting tequila, providing versatility for different preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce tequila
- 4 ounces grapefruit juice fresh
- 4 ounces sparkling water
- ½ ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce agave nectar
Optional
- 1 teaspoon tajin seasoning or coarse salt - to rim the glass
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass.
- Add Tajin or coarse salt to a small plate.
- Dip the rim of the glass in the Tajin or coarse salt.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, sparkling water, lime juice and agave nectar.
- Use a spoon to stir all of the ingredients together in the glass. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To prepare a larger batch, adjust the serving amount to make a pitcher and combine ingredients without ice before adding ice to individual glasses.
- Rimming the glass with Tajin or salt adds complementary spice or saltiness that enhances the cocktail's flavors.
- A traditional Paloma uses Squirt soda; this recipe swaps fresh grapefruit juice and sparkling water for a fresher taste.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and serve as a refreshing mocktail.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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