Paloma
Tequila, lime and grapefruit soda with a pinch of salt. Mexico's real favourite tequila drink.
- Strength
- 11% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.1
- Calories
- 168 kcal
- In the glass
- 6½ oz
- Method
- Built
- Tequila Blanco
- Lime Juice
- Grapefruit Soda
How to Make a Paloma
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the tequila blanco, lime juice and salt.
- Top with grapefruit soda and stir gently once.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a salt rim.
Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your highball glass with a line for every pour.
Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen.
Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.
About the Paloma
Its exact origin is unknown, but the Paloma became popular in Mexico once grapefruit sodas spread in the mid-20th century.
Bartender's tip: That pinch of salt is not optional. It makes the grapefruit taste brighter.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Paloma served in?
- A highball glass. A narrow column of liquid loses bubbles slowly, and a full load of ice keeps the drink cold without watering it down fast.
- Is a Paloma shaken or stirred?
- Neither. It is built directly in the glass and given a gentle stir.
- How strong is a Paloma?
- About 11% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.1 US standard drinks (16 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Paloma?
- Roughly 168 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Paloma without tequila blanco?
- Yes. Tequila Reposado is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.