Classic Paloma

Tequila
Prep time: 10 mins
Author: The Bar Team
A bottle of Don Julio Blanco tequila with two grapefruit cocktails, garnished with grapefruit slices and chili, sits on a table with flowers, beads, and a cut grapefruit.

A favorite in Mexico, the paloma is a light, effervescent and tangy drink, perfect to show off a tequila. Though there are variations, two elements are essential in any paloma: top-shelf tequila and grapefruit. Read on to find out how to make your own classic paloma.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:
1
  • Don Julio Blanco
    1.5oz
  • Fresh Grapefruit Juice
    1oz
  • Fresh Lime Juice
    0.75oz
  • Sugar Syrup
    0.75oz
  • Soda Water to top
  • Grapefruit Wedge to garnish

Method

  1. Step 1

    Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.

  2. Step 2

    Shake and strain into a highball or Collins glass with ice.

  3. Step 3

    Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wedge or grapefruit wheel.

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In this recipe

Don Julio Blanco Tequila bottle
Don Julio
Don Julio Blanco Tequila
750ml
SALEA tall, clear glass tumbler with vertical ribbed lines stands against a plain black background.
Nude
Big Top High Ball Glass, Set of 4
SALEA black cocktail shaker set with a jigger, cocktail shaker, bar spoon, and strainer displayed against a plain background.
Viski
Gunmetal Mixologist Barware Set
SALESeven colorful reusable glass straws, each with a bent neck, are arranged side by side against a plain black background.
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Reusable Colored Glass Straws, Set of 8

Simple Syrup

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Granulated Sugar

  • 8 oz. Water

Directions

  1. In a medium size pot, heat the sugar and water for 15-20 minutes on a low simmer until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally to prevent caking.

  2. Once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat.

  3. Pour into a container for storage, and label, date and refrigerate for later use. Good for 3 months. Yields 14 oz. of simple syrup.

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