• Tequila (Blanco)
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Choose a good quality blanco tequila for fresh, vibrant flavor.
• Fresh lime juice
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Juice from about half a lime.
• Grapefruit soda (Jarritos or Squirt)
  120 ml (4 oz)

  Alternatively, use 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice and 2 oz club soda for a less sweet version.
• Simple syrup (optional)
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Add if you prefer a sweeter drink.
• Kosher salt
  1 pinch

  For salting the rim (optional).
• Ice
  1 cup

  Enough to fill your glass.

• Highball glass
• Cocktail jigger
• Bar spoon
• Citrus juicer (optional)
• Small plate (for salting rim)

1. 1

   Run a lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass. Dip the rim into kosher salt to coat (optional, but recommended).

2. 2

   Fill the glass with fresh ice.

3. 3

   Pour 2 oz tequila and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice into the glass.

4. 4

   Add 0.25 oz simple syrup if you like your Paloma on the sweeter side.

5. 5

   Top with 4 oz grapefruit soda (or a mix of grapefruit juice and club soda for a fresh, less sweet flavor).

6. 6

   Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.

7. 7

   Garnish and serve immediately.

• Bright and refreshing grapefruit flavor
• Easy to make with minimal ingredients
• Not overly sweet—great for those who like a balanced cocktail
• Perfect for hot weather or casual gatherings
• Customizable with your choice of tequila or fresh grapefruit juice

Though many assume the Margarita is Mexico’s most popular cocktail, the Paloma actually takes the crown in its home country. Its name, meaning 'dove' in Spanish, is as light and playful as the flavors within the glass. While the exact origins are a bit mysterious, some credit Don Javier Delgado Corona, legendary owner of La Capilla bar in Tequila, Jalisco, with its creation in the mid-20th century. The Paloma became widely popular after the 1950s, especially as grapefruit soda became more available in Mexico and the U.S. Today, the Paloma is celebrated for its simplicity, refreshing taste, and cultural roots.