Paloma

A short squeeze of lime and a small pinch of salt frame tequila and grapefruit soda. The drink is built over ice, with the carbonated mixer added last to retain its bubbles.

Paloma served in a highball glass with a lime slice against a black background.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Blanco tequila, 100% agave
  • 5 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 1 pinch Fine salt
  • 100 ml Pink grapefruit soda
  • 1 piece Lime slice or wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill a highball glass and measure the ingredients. Fill it with ice.
  2. Add the measured still ingredients.
  3. Pour in the measured carbonated ingredients slowly, then lift once with a spoon to mix.
  4. Finish with a lime slice and serve promptly.