Tequila Paloma Cocktail is one of Mexico’s most popular drinks. Tequila is mixed with lime juice and grapefruit soda for a refreshing alternative to a traditional margarita.

Tequila paloma in a tall glass garnished with a grapefruit wedge and lime peel

Cinco de Mayo is upon us, and this is the perfect, refreshing drink to serve for parties or lounging by the pool. This Paloma is so quick and easy to make and is prepared right in the glass. You can also prepare a pitcher and refrigerate.

The Paloma is one of my favorite drinks to enjoy all summer because it is so refreshing. This recipe has been on here since 2014 and I thought it was time to update the pictures and add a step-by-step video.

Tequila

Invest in a good blanco/silver tequila. A good quality tequila is made with 100% agave, lesser priced ones are not and this results in headaches and just don’t taste good. I like to sip tequila, so it has to be good on its own and if it’s not good on its own it’s not going to make a mixed drink good either.

What is the meaning of Paloma?

The word is Latin for Palumbus, meaning female dove.

Salted glass

An option for a sweet/salty twist is to add a rim of salt to the glass. Just rub a wedge of grapefruit around the rim of the glass and dip in salt.

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Yield: 2 drinks

Tequila Paloma Cocktail

Name: Tequila Paloma Cocktail
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 2 drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ounces good tequila; 1 ounce fresh lime juice; 4 ounces grapefruit soda; Grapefruit and lime slices for garnish

Tequila is mixed with fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice and soda.

Prep Time 3 minutes

Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

4 ounces good tequila
1 ounce fresh lime juice
4 ounces grapefruit soda
Grapefruit and lime slices for garnish

Instructions

Add the tequila and lime juice to a tall glass, stir. Fill with ice and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with grapefruit and lime slices.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

6 ounces
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 288 Total Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 8mg Carbohydrates: 41g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 27g Protein: 1g

This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.

Lemon-Lime Margarita

Comments

Tom Lavin says
May 12, 2014 at 11:53 am
Pitchers of this went down very well for cinco de mayo. so good.
- Janette says
  May 12, 2014 at 2:13 pm
  This is a great compliment, thank you
Healing Tomato says
May 2, 2014 at 8:23 pm
Interesting Choice! I have never tried Ixa but this recipe is a good reason to try it.
- Janette Fuschi says
  May 3, 2014 at 5:00 pm
  It’s the smoothest tequila I’ve ever had 🙂
Michaela Kenkel says
May 2, 2014 at 2:03 pm
I am in love with these!!
- Janette Fuschi says
  May 3, 2014 at 4:59 pm
  Thank you Michaela 🙂
Renee Paj says
May 2, 2014 at 12:10 am
oh wow…gorgeous!! This needs to be in my life! What time should I be over for cocktails?
- Janette Fuschi says
  May 2, 2014 at 1:11 am
  Hi Renee, we usually start around 6pm. So see you then 🙂
Sandra Shaffer says
April 30, 2014 at 10:17 pm
Oh this looks refreshing! I’m not sure I have the patience to count to ten 😉
- Janette Fuschi says
  April 30, 2014 at 11:05 pm
  I know what you mean Sandra 🙂
Tara Noland says
April 30, 2014 at 6:48 pm
It is 5:00 o’clock somewhere, so yes please. Love the flavor of grapefruit in a cocktail, never mind everything else. YUM!!
- Janette Fuschi says
  April 30, 2014 at 11:05 pm
  Thank you Tara 🙂