Bubbly, citrusy, and irresistibly refreshing — the Paloma is Mexico’s national cocktail 🍊💦 Made with grapefruit soda, lime, and tequila, it's the drink of sunny afternoons and backyard celebrations.
Ingredients
🥃 50 ml blanco tequila (1.7 oz)
🍋 15 ml fresh lime juice (1 tbsp)
🍊 120 ml grapefruit soda (4 oz) — Jarritos or Squirt
🧂 Pinch of salt
❄️ Ice cubes
🍊 Optional: grapefruit wedge and salted rim for garnish
Preparation
1️⃣ Rub rim of a tall glass with lime and dip in salt (optional). Fill with ice.
2️⃣ Pour in tequila and lime juice.
3️⃣ Top with grapefruit soda and stir gently.
4️⃣ Garnish with grapefruit wedge and serve immediately 🍹
