Best 13 Paloma Recipes
Tantalize your taste buds with the refreshing Paloma, a classic Mexican cocktail that packs a flavorful punch. This iconic beverage combines the sweetness of grapefruit soda with the tangy zest of lime, creating a harmonious balance between sweet and sour. Tequila, the heart of the Paloma, adds a smooth and smoky depth, while a pinch of salt enhances the flavors and brings everything together. In this article, we'll take you on a delightful journey through three variations of the Paloma: the Traditional Paloma, the Spicy Paloma, and the Paloma Royale. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic, catering to different preferences and palates. So, gather your ingredients, shake or stir, and prepare to experience the vibrant flavors of the Paloma in all its glory.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
PALOMA
Soon after I learned about this cocktail, I brought the ingredients to a family dinner at my parents'. The next time we got together, my dad had the fixings set out and ready to go. -Ian Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a highball glass filled with ice, combine salt, tequila and lime juice. Top with soda. Garnish with lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PALOMA
A refreshing tequila cocktail that is a favorite in Mexico. It's a light, fruity drink with a fizz that is a great alternative to a margarita.
Provided by shasty
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the tequila, lime juice, and salt in a tall glass. Add ice, top off with diet grapefruit soda, and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 28.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
MEZCAL PALOMA
A paloma is traditionally made with tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime, but this version uses mezcal instead of tequila for a nice smoky twist! The smoke flavor is due to the underground ovens filled with volcanic rock, coal and wood that are used to cook the agave to produce the mezcal. I like to rim the glass with coarse smoked salt or black salt, but feel free to use regular kosher salt.
Provided by France C
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rub the cut side of a lime wedge around the edge of the glass. Place salt on a plate and invert glass into salt to rim the glass. Fill glass with ice. Squeeze juice from the same lime wedge into the glass. Pour mezcal over ice, then top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with remaining lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1929.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
PALOMA
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Fruit Juice Tequila Alcoholic Cocktail Party Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Spirit Bon Appétit Drink
Yield Makes 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour some kosher salt on a plate. Rub half of rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit wedge; dip rim of glass in salt. Combine 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and 1 teaspoon sugar in glass; stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in 1/4 cup mezcal or tequila, add ice, and top off with 1/4 cup club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.
LA PALOMA COOLER
Less expected than a margarita but just as easy to make, our La Paloma cooler is lively and laid-back at the same time. It gets its light, bubbly flavor from Mexican soda (which is also great on its own) and a platinum tequila. The "drunken lime" floater is a cored-out half lime filled with a shot of reposado tequila.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes one 10-ounce drink
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub rim of a highball glass with lime wedge; invert glass in a small dish of coarse salt, twisting to coat rim. Fill glass halfway with ice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1 ounce platinum tequila, then top with Mexican grapefruit soda. Stir. Place cored-out lime half in drink and fill with tequila (try a reposado for added flavor).
GRILLED GRAPEFRUIT PALOMA COCKTAIL
Here's a fired up twist on a traditional Mexican cocktail. You'll grill the grapefruit and lime to caramelize the fruit and give the juice a subtle smoky edge. Stir it up with tequila or mescal and top with club soda for a refreshing drink that's perfect all summer long.
Provided by foodelicious
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Tequila Drinks Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cut limes in half widthwise. Cut 1 half into 3 wheels.
- Pour sugar into a shallow bowl. Dip lime halves, 2 of the lime wheels, and grapefruit into sugar to coat thoroughly.
- Place limes and grapefruit cut-side down on the hot grill. Cook, turning lime wheels occasionally, until browned and grill marks form, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
- Rub remaining lime wheel over the rim of 2 highball glasses. Dip rims in kosher salt. Fill glasses with ice.
- Juice grilled lime halves and grapefruit into a small pitcher. Pour in any juices that accumulated on the baking sheet. Stir in tequila and simple syrup. Divide mixture between glasses and top off with club soda. Garnish with grilled lime wheels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, Sodium 11390.4 mg, Sugar 37.1 g
TEQUILA: PALOMA
The paloma gives a starring role to the grapefruit, using its juice and garnishing with a beautiful wedge. It can be made with regular old grapefruit, but it also be made more festive by using a ruby-red grapefruit.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories cocktails
Time 2m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine lots of ice, the tequila, lime juice and grapefruit juice in a mixing glass and shake. Top with soda. Salt the rim of another glass and strain in the mixture. Garnish: Grapefruit wedge.
LA PALOMA SUPREMA
Provided by Food Network
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Add Don Julio Reposado Tequila and grapefruit soda in salt-rimmed, ice-filled highball glass
- Garnish with lime wedge
PALOMA
This is Mexico's most refreshing highball. Try to find Squirt or Jarritos grapefruit soda if you can.
Provided by Rosie Schaap
Categories cocktails
Time 3m
Yield 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a highball glass with ice (dip the rim in salt first, if you like). Add tequila and lime juice, then top with grapefruit soda. Stir ingredients together gently. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
CRANBERRY PALOMA
A touch of sweet-tart cranberry sauce adds intrigue (and color!) to this tequila-and-grapefruit cocktail. For a smokier drink, use mezcal as the base spirit.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Run grapefruit wedge around the rim of a highball glass; dip rim in margarita salt. Fill glass with ice. Add tequila and cranberry sauce, then top with soda. Stir once, garnish with same grapefruit wedge, and serve immediately.
PALOMA COOLER
On a family trip to Guadalajara, Mexico a few years back we often had a drink called a "Rusa", which I found out later is also known as a Paloma. We've been enjoying these for years now. They're easier to make than Margaritas but just as tasty and refreshing. We don't really use a recipe, but I found this one from Martha Stewart. We don't do the "drunken lime" floater, but it sounds like a fun idea. Enjoy!
Provided by Velouria
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 10 oz. drink, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub rim of a highball glass with lime wedge; invert glass in a small dish of coarse salt, twisting to coat rim.
- Fill glass halfway with ice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1 ounce platinum tequila, then top with Mexican grapefruit soda.
- Stir.
- Place cored-out lime half in drink and fill with tequila (try a reposado for added flavor).
LA PALOMA SUPREMA
This Paloma cocktail uses fresh squeezed grapefruit for a fresh flavor and citrusy tang. A nice, high-quality silver tequila for a paloma is recommended, but you can use whatever favorite you have.
Provided by Linky
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour the ingredients over the ice, stir briefly to incorporate ingredients. Garnish with a wedge of lime and enjoy immediately.
PALOMA PICANTE
My friends and I used to enjoy a similar drink at a local Mexican restaurant, but they suddenly stopped making it one day. I decided to try recreating it at home with delicious results! Perfect for a Mexican brunch!
Provided by France C
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rim a highball glass with chili-lime seasoning and fill halfway with ice.
- Combine tequila, lime juice, and 1 cup ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 1 minute. Strain into the glass. Top with grapefruit soda.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 205.6 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh grapefruit juice for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh grapefruit, you can use bottled or canned grapefruit juice, but the flavor will be slightly less bright.
- Use a good quality tequila. A blanco or silver tequila is best for this recipe, as it will allow the flavors of the grapefruit and lime to shine through. You can also use a reposado or añejo tequila, but the flavor will be more complex and less refreshing.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the sweetness of the drink to your liking. If you like your cocktails sweeter, add more agave nectar or simple syrup. If you prefer a more tart drink, add less sweetener or omit it altogether.
- Serve the Paloma with a lime wedge and a sprinkle of salt for garnish. This will help to balance out the sweetness of the drink and add a refreshing touch.
Conclusion:
The Paloma is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail, give the Paloma a try. You won't be disappointed!
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