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    Home » Recipes » Spring Recipes

    Pink Paloma Recipe (Grapefruit Cocktail)

    Published: Feb 1, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Pink Paloma cocktail is pretty AND tasty! Using tequila, fresh lime and grapefruit juice, and grapefruit soda makes this classic, refreshing drink.

    paloma in a glass.

    If you like margaritas, you should definitely try out this refreshing pink paloma cocktail! It's fresh, simple, and so freaking delicious. You know I love anything pink, so this cocktail was right up my ally!

    Paired with a salty rim, this is the perfect drink. If you like tequila, be sure to try my Mistletoe Margarita and Healthy Lemonade Mojito!

    Table of Contents:
    • 🍸 Why you'll love this Pink Paloma
    • 🥘 What you need for this recipe
    • 📋 How to make a Pink Paloma
    • 💭 Expert Tips & Tricks
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    🍸 Why you'll love this Pink Paloma

    • It's pink, duh.
    • It's tart, yet still sweet!
    • Refreshing and satisfying.

    🥘 What you need for this recipe

    Ingredients and Substitutions:

    ingredients with labels.
    • Tequila - Blanco Tequila is traditional in this, but you could substitute it for vodka or gin if you needed to.
    • Pink Grapefruit Juice - I highly recommend fresh squeezing this juice, as that will yield the best flavor AND minimal waste.
    • Lime Juice - I also recommend squeezing this fresh.
    • Agave - Agave nectar works best but simple syrup is fine too. You can elevate this a bit by using a homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup.
    • Grapefruit Soda - I recommend using the Fever Tree grapefruit soda. If necessary, plain soda water will work.

    Tools and Equipment:

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Citrus Juicer

    📋 How to make a Pink Paloma

    Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

    Begin by optionally rubbing the glass with agave or lime juice, then rimming it in salt. Skip this step if you don't want a flavored rim.

    Juice the grapefruit and the lime juice.

    empty glass with sallt rim
    shaker with ice.
    shaker with ingredients.

    Step 2: Make the Cocktail

    Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker, then add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave. Shake for 30 seconds up to one minute.

    empty glass with ice cubes.
    drink poured into glass.

    Add ice to the serving glass and strain the shaken cocktail into the glass. Pour the grapefruit soda on top of the drink until it is full. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit or lime.

    Serve cold and enjoy!

    paloma in a glass.

    💭 Expert Tips & Tricks

    • Blanco Tequila is traditional in this, but you could substitute it for vodka or gin if you needed to.
    • I recommend using the Fever Tree grapefruit soda. If necessary, plain soda water will work.
    • I highly recommend fresh squeezing this juice, as that will yield the best flavor AND minimal waste.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the difference between a margarita and a paloma?

    There are a few differences between a margarita and a paloma, but most notably, a paloma is flavored with grapefruit juice, whereas a margarita is very lime-forward.

    What kind of tequila is paloma?

    Traditionally, a paloma is made of blanco tequila. However, if you prefer another kind of tequila, or even vodka or gin, that would be fine too!

    Is a paloma pink?

    A paloma will be a pretty pink color if you use pink or red grapefruit juice, rather than white grapefruit juice. Sometimes a paloma will come out a bit more orange or yellow.

    Related Recipes

    • The Last Word Cocktail Recipe
    • Mistletoe Margarita (Holiday Cocktail)
    • Pornstar Martini with Gin

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    📖 Recipe

    Pink Paloma (Grapefruit Cocktail)

    This Pink Paloma cocktail is pretty AND tasty! Using tequila, fresh lime and grapefruit juice, and grapefruit soda makes this classic, refreshing drink.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 195kcal
    Author: Emily

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz Grapefruit juice
    • 1 oz Lime juice
    • ½ oz Agave or simple syrup
    • 2 oz Tequila
    • Grapefruit soda

    Instructions

    • Begin by optionally rubbing the glass with agave or lime juice, then rimming it in salt. Skip this step if you don't want a flavored rim.
    • Juice the grapefruit and the lime juice.
    • Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker, then add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave. Shake for 30 seconds up to one minute.
    • Add ice to the serving glass and strain the shaken cocktail into the glass. Pour the grapefruit soda on top of the drink until it is full. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit or lime.
    • Serve cold and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Blanco Tequila is traditional in this, but you could substitute it for vodka or gin if you needed to.
    • I recommend using the Fever Tree grapefruit soda. If necessary, plain soda water will work.
    • I highly recommend fresh squeezing this juice, as that will yield the best flavor AND minimal waste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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