Paloma

Paloma is a refreshing and citrusy tequila-based cocktail that is popular in Mexico and loved worldwide. Made with tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime juice, it’s a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and slightly bitter flavors, making it an ideal summer drink.

One of my summer faves, this Mexican drink is not as popular as the margarita, but let’s change that, shall we? Paloma has an incredibly refreshing and crisp flavor profile and is not too sweet. You can make this as a cocktail or a mocktail, both versions will blow you away. Hope you love it as much as I do!

Paloma

Course: VegetarianCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

Total time

20

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Tajin salt

• 60 ml Freshly squeezed Grapefruit Juice

• 15 ml Freshly squeezed Lime Juice

• 60 ml Blanco Tequila

• Sparkling Water/Club Soda

• 1/2 Cup Cilantro

• Optional add-ins: 1 tsp sugar/simple syrup (for sweetness), 1-2 slices jalapeño (for more spice)

Instructions

• Rub the rim of the glass with sliced lime, then invert the glass and coat the rim with the tajin.
• Pour in the freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, lime and add ice – also tequila if making the cocktail.
• Top with sparkling water/soda and stir well.
• Garnish with herbs (rosemary/mint) and some lime and grapefruit slices/wedges.
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