Sunny Paloma Spritz

Chase away the winter blues with this refreshing Sunny Paloma Spritz! This seasonal grapefruit cocktail offers the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors, creating a beautiful pink-hued drink that's both vibrant and invigorating. It’s no wonder this paloma cocktail is Mexico's most popular tequila-based beverage.

Sunny Paloma Spritz

A refreshing grapefruit and tequila-based cocktail with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 2 oz grapefruit juice
  • 2 oz tequila blanco
  • 0.50 oz fresh lime juice (from half a lime)
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup (or agave nectar, or honey)
  • Club soda (to preference)

Instructions

  1. Slice the grapefruit in half widthwise and juice one half using a citrus juicer or the tines of a fork.
  2. Spread kosher salt onto a small plate and create a salt rim on the cocktail glass by running a grapefruit slice along the rim and dipping it into the salt.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
  4. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup or agave nectar.
  5. Stir the ingredients to combine, then pour the cocktail into the prepared glass.
  6. Top with soda water to your preference and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
  7. Serve immediately.