The Paloma is the national drink of Mexico. This version of the recipe is refined sugar-free and adds in a little fizz and flavor with grapefruit. Palomas are commonly served in highball glasses, whiskey or stemless wine glasses will do in a pinch. This is our version with a twist, let's take a peek at the Sparkling Paloma Tequila Cocktail recipe.

Sparkling Paloma Tequila Cocktail Recipe

Sparkling Paloma Ingredients

Himalayan rock salt, fine
1 large lime, cut into wedges
Ice
6 oz. fresh pink grapefruit juice
3 oz. Blanco tequila
1 T. fresh lime juice
Club soda
Lime wheels or twisted grapefruit peel, garnish

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Sparkling Paloma Directions

Pour the Himalayan salt onto a shallow dish. Wipe the rim of each glass with a wedge of lime and place the wet edge into the salt to line the rim. For best results, rotate and firmly press the rim into the salt several times.
Fill each glass with ice. Divide the grapefruit juice, tequila, and lime juice between the two glasses and give the mixture a quick stir to combine.
To serve, top off each glass with some club soda and garnish with a lime wheel and/or a piece of grapefruit rind. Enjoy!

This Paloma recipe is easily adaptable to your taste preferences and can be sweetened with agave syrup without changing the flavor profile. One large pink grapefruit should yield approximately 6 oz. of juice if using a manual juicer.

Why not make it a fun night in and try out these recipes homemade salsa, refried beans, salsa verde, and our taco salad.