This tequila-based long drink rivals the Margarita in popularity, and shares an adaptable template of agave spirit, lime juice and a citrus accent, but rather than triple sec, the Paloma gets a fizzy, bittersweet kick from grapefruit soda, or a combination of grapefruit juice and soda water.

As the popularity of the Paloma has increased, so has the quality of ingredients and mixers used to make it, including the grapefruit soda that gives the drink its distinctive pop.

Author: Lea Ann Brown. Instructions Using a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake all ingredients except for the soda. Pour into a Collins glass.

Top with soda. Place optional garnish dehydrated grapefruit wheel in glass. Or garnish with a lime wedge. Notes To create a dehydrated grapefruit wheel , use a mandolin or knife to cut a wheel of grapefruit, and grill on a gas grill over a high flame for no more than one minute on each side.

Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later! The pale ale version we had to doctor up with a squeeze of grapefruit juice — hops impart a ton of aroma but the unique taste of grapefruit, including its natural sweetness was lacking.

Commonly you will see Paloma drinks served in a highball glass but this is not a rule set in stone. For the grapefruit beer version, we like to use whiskey glasses because the beer foam has easier time settling down over the larger surface area.

Additionally, a wider glass has a larger rim which means more salt. If you care about such things I am sure you can appreciate the notion of more salt around the rim of your cocktail glass.

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The fresher taste of the tequila blanco pairs nicely with the crisp refreshment of the grapefruit juice. But honestly, you can use whichever kind you prefer, or have on hand.

You can also substitute Grapefruit Soda in this recipe in place of the fresh grapefruit juice and simple syrup. Your email address will not be published.

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I could totally drink a gallon of this no joke. Citrus drinks are my favorite, this sounds so refreshing. Your photos are just amazing! I had my first paloma in October, and it was so yummy!!

So refreshing and with a fun little kick. Look amazing! Welcome to my Texas Kitchen. Like when you have a nagging hangover or you are about to give a presentation and need to take the edge off.

Unless you are like me and blog from home and then it is technically drinking at work. Sometimes I forget to hydrate appropriately while drinking cocktails and having shots helps.

I can have a shot and then I have to drink a full glass of water before I can have another one. A good rule to live by.

Especially when I tend to snack a lot while drinking cocktails, having to drink a full glass of water helps to keep the snacking at bay.

Being from Florida we never really had a shortage of great citrus with grapefruit being one of them. Grapefruit season starts in November but really reaches its peak in December.

Winter is really just 60 degrees with a slight breeze. Fresh fruit is a great way to start your day but let me tell you that grapefruit is not just for breakfast.

Its juice is the perfect mixer for a cocktail.