Paloma co*cktail Recipe

Highball co*cktail recipes are served in a tall glass over ice. This Paloma co*cktail Recipe combines the refreshing tang of grapefruit and lime with Patron Tequila for a fantastic, smooth taste.

It is a great addition to my collection of Patron drinks to make.

When we think internationally of drinks associated with Mexico, the margarita always comes to mind, but the Paloma might actually be more popular in Mexico itself!

Paloma co*cktails get their fruit flavor from grapefruit and a squeeze of lime, while margaritas use lime and orange liqueur for their flavorings.

Summer is the time of the year when I really love to make co*cktail recipes. Check out my latest – a coffee martini. Great for a nightcap.

This easy Paloma co*cktail is one of the simplest drinks to make and a most refreshing co*cktail! It is a fruity and fun drink that is ready in just minutes!

What is a Paloma co*cktail?

In a Paloma, you will find tequila with lime juice and a pinch of sugar and they are then combined with grapefruit juice along with club soda or grapefruit flavored soda.

I chose grapefruit juice and grapefruit flavored sparkling water for my version since I didn’t have club soda on hand and it worked out great. A good fizzy grapefruit soda will also work well!

What is the best tequila for a Paloma?

Both the margarita and the paloma drink are sour type of co*cktails. For best results, use a 100% agave silver or blanco tequila. I chose Patron Silver for my drinks.

The añejo and reposado tequilas which are both aged, are better for sipping straight so give them a miss for this drink recipe.

I also used Patron silver in another fruity summer drink. This one uses pineapple instead of grapefruit. See the Patron pineapple co*cktail here.

How to make a Paloma!

This drink is super easy to make and ready in just minutes. You’ll need these supplies:

Paloma ingredients

Kosher salt
fresh lime juice
sugar
Patron tequila
fresh grapefruit juice
Sparkling water or club soda
grapefruit wedge and/or lime wheel

Instructions for the Paloma co*cktail

One of the neat parts of making this tequila highball is that there is no shaker or strainer required. Everything is made in one glass!

Start by putting the pink sea salt on a plate and then coating the rim of a highball glass with a wedge of grapefruit. Dip the glass in the salt.(The pink color suits the drink well!)

Put the fresh lime juice and sugar in the glass and stir. Add some ice cubes.

Stir in the tequila and top with the fresh grapefruit juice and sparkling water then garnish with a lime wheel and wedge of grapefruit.

How does the Patron Paloma co*cktail taste?

The grapefruit juice and tequila give the highball co*cktail a tangy flavor that pairs really well with the Patron. Adding salt to the rim of the glass gives the feel of a classic margarita.

Calorie wise, this won’t break the bank either, at about 173 calories each!

Paloma co*cktail Profile:

The flavor is bubbly and fruity with a sweet – sour finish.

Type of drink – spirit based
co*cktail type – classic
How to serve – on the rocks in a highball glass
Preparation – stirred
Strength – medium
Difficulty – easy

Pin this Patron Tequila highball for later

Would you like a reminder of this Patron Paloma recipe? Just pin this image to one of your co*cktail Boards on Pinterest.Admin note: This post first appeared on the blog in October of 2013. I have updated the post to add all new photos, a printable recipe card and a video for you to enjoy.

Yield: 1

This grapefruit tequila highball co*cktail combines the refreshing tang of grapefruit and lime with PatronTequila for a great taste.

Prep Time5 minutes

Total Time5 minutes

Ingredients

Pink Sea Salt
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 oz Patron tequila
1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 cup Sparkling water (or club soda)
1 grapefruit wedge and lime wheel to garnish

Instructions

Pour some pink sea salt on a plate. Rub the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit wedge and dip the rim into the salt.
Combine the lime juice and sugar in glass, and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add ice and stir in the Patron tequila.
Top off the drink with the grapefruit juice and sparkling grapefruit flavored water.
Garnish with grapefruit wedge or lime wheel.

Notes

I used a grapefruit flavored sparkling water. The grapefruit juice gives the highball a tangy flavor that pairs nicely with the Patron tequila. Salting the rim of the glass gives the feel of a classic margarita.