Paloma

By Rosie Schaap

Updated August 7, 2024

  • Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
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Total Time
3 minutes
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This lively cocktail is arguably the most refreshing highball. Try to find Squirt or Jarritos grapefruit soda if you can.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

  • Salt, for rim (optional)

  • 2 ½ ounces tequila

  • Squeeze of lime juice

  • Grapefruit soda (like Squirt or Jarritos), to top

  • Lime wedge, for garnish

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Nutritional analysis per serving

21 grams carbs; 245 calories; 3 grams fiber; 735 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 17 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice (dip the rim in salt first, if you like). Add tequila and lime juice, then top with grapefruit soda. Stir ingredients together gently. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

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Susan

This has become my new signature cocktail this summer. I use Trader Joe's Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice and seltzer instead of the grapefruit soda. The salt rim is the perfect counterpoint.
Everyone loves it.

recox

This is a great drink that's perfect for humid weather. It was a huge hit at our BBQ party. We served it as a punch: Mix 2 six-packs of Sanpellegrino Pompelmo grapefruit soda, 20 oz. seltzer water, two cans frozen Bacardi margarita mix, and about 1/2 of a 750 ml bottle of silver tequila. To make it pink (much more festive!), add 2 tbsp or so grenadine. Taste and adjust if needed. Garnish with sliced rounds of limes and large squares of ice. Put out with ice, lime wedges and salt for guests.

Jim

Grapefruit juice can mess up someone with high blood pressure. Not sure if it raises or lowers BP but I see warnings about using grapefruit juice if you take meds for HBP.

Chris R.

Try it with mezcal and grapefruit twist.

Kevin

Add a little Mezcal and Tajin to take it up a notch.

DanKC

Add juice of one grapefruit to two cocktails

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