(Not Quite A) Paloma

Grapefruit and tequila are such a great match. This cocktail recipe started as a craving for a Paloma, but I didn’t have any grapefruit soda. So now it’s not quite a Paloma! But it IS easy and delicious.

Makes 1 Paloma cocktail.

3 oz fresh grapefruit juice
2 oz silver tequila
1 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz fresh lime juice

Place everything in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake it all up. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

Enjoy!

Tips on (Not Quite a) Paloma

• Fresh juice is super important in this cocktail, both for the grapefruit and lime. Take the time to juice the fruit and skip the bottled stuff.
• Make it a more traditional Paloma by topping this cocktail with 3 oz of club soda or grapefruit soda.
• Like a margarita, this cocktail is delicious with a salted rim! Run a piece of grapefruit around the edge of your glass and dip it in a shallow dish of salt, before you add your ice and pour your drink.

Snack Pairing

Enjoy your (Not Quite a) Paloma with this fresh, creamy avocado corn salsa.

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Grapefruit and tequila are such a great match. This cocktail recipe started as a craving for a Paloma, but I didn’t have any grapefruit soda. So now it’s not quite a Paloma! But it IS easy and delicious.

• Author: Katy McAvoy
• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 0 min
• Total Time: 5 min
• Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
• Category: Cocktails
• Method: Cocktail Shaker
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 2 oz white tequila
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice

Instructions

Place everything in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake it all up. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

Enjoy!

Keywords: grapefruit, paloma, cocktail, drinks, drinking, tequila cocktails, homemade happy hour

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