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Since living in Texas we discovered pretty quick that one of their signature drinks is the deliciously fresh and citrusy Paloma. Traditionally, it is usually made with grapefruit soda like Jarritos or Fresca. However, I am a huge fan of cocktails that use fresh fruit juice as main ingredients. For me, that takes a drink from good to amazing! Crisp, tart, and fruitier tasting than a margarita, the Paloma is also a favorite in Mexico (Paloma is the Spanish word for “Dove”). Just like any other cocktail, everyone’s version is a little different. This is our version of the classic Paloma and skinny Paloma.
If you’ve never had one, this is bound to become your new favorite go to drink.
Regular Paloma:
- 1/2 Grapefruit, juiced
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 1 sugar cube (about 1 tsp)
- 2 oz. Tequila
- Ice
- Club Soda for topping off the drink
Use a cocktail shaker to mix the fresh squeezed juice, sugar, and Tequila with 3 cubes of ice. Pour into your glass and top off with club soda. Enjoy!
Optional variations also include salting or sugaring the rim before pouring in the drink. Garnish with a lime wheel or a small slice of grapefruit slice on the edge of the glass as pictured.
Skinny Paloma:
- 1/2 Grapefruit, juiced
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 2 oz. Tequila
- Ice
- Grapefruit Club Soda for topping off the drink
Use a cocktail shaker to mix the fresh squeezed juice and Tequila with 3 cubes of ice. Pour into your glass and top off with club soda. Enjoy!
Optional variations also include salting the rim before pouring in the drink and placing a lime wheel or a grapefruit slice on the edge of the glass as pictured.
Try some of our other delicious cocktails like Wisconsin Old Fashioned, Our Daiquiri, Afternoon Lemonade, Mama Sauce, Cranberry Slush and Adult Ice Cream Drinks.
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