I can’t be accused of using too many ingredients here. This one is super easy. You’re gonna love it! A Mexican classic drink for cocktail enthusiasts, bartenders, or anyone wanting an easy go-to drink. It’s a refreshing, lip-puckering, effervescent drink that’s perfect for the end of any kind of day.
The Paloma
2 oz tequila
1/2 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz agave or simple syrup
Add a topper of grapefruit soda, such as Sanpellegrino Pompelmo or Fever Tree grapefruit soda. I prefer SanPellegrino for this one though.
Salt. (It’s not technically a Paloma without salt, but…)
Grapefruit wheels or half wheels
Method
Add all ingredients to a glass filled with ice. Top with grapefruit Pellegrino.
Glass: bucket glass or highball glass
Garnish: grapefruit whole wheels or half wheels
Bar Chef Notes: Take a clean saucer and add kosher salt to the plate. Use a slice of grapefruit to rim the glass, then add salt to half or the whole rim. The finer the salt, the faster it will dissolve. Smoked salt, rosemary salt, or rosemary smoked salt are also great options. For additional presentation, add grapefruit halves to the glass wall before adding ice. Then build cocktail.
Where to buy the goods? You know, the bucket glasses, sea salt, grapefruit Pellegrino, and stuff? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront, of course. Please note that I may receive commissions for eligible purchases. Thank you!