A refreshing Paloma cocktail made with tequila, grapefruit juice, and citrus seltzer. A lightly sweet, deliciously fruity summer drink!
I’m excited, you guys. I know it’s Monday, and Mondays are typically not days to be excited….but this week is different. Because this week I’m going out not once, but TWICE! I know – craziness, right?? (In case you’re wondering, no…..I don’t get out much..)
Now, I would love to say I’m going out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo…..and originally, that was the plan. In fact, the plan was to go to the place where I first discovered palomas! A little taco place called Bel Aire Cantina. But then we got to thinking….about Mexican restaurants on Cinco de Mayo….and decided that a wild scene and a 2 hour wait might be a little much for people who don’t get out much.
So we decided to celebrate Sexto de Mayo instead. Just as good…..or maybe even better, depending on how you look at it! And best of all, I fell so much in love with palomas when I first tried them there that I decided to concoct my own recipe. So on Cinco de Mayo I can enjoy a paloma at home….and on Sexto de Mayo I can enjoy one out. Pretty perfect, if you ask me.
What makes these drinks so perfect, you ask? Well, they’re the perfect blend of sweet and tart….and between the grapefruit and the lime juice, they couldn’t be more refreshing! They can be made 2 ways – with soda or with juice – but I prefer them with a combination of grapefruit juice and citrus sparkling water. Add a splash of simple syrup and a squeeze of lime juice (and tequila, of course) and they’re the perfect drink for Cinco de Mayo! Or Sexto de Mayo….or both!
📖 Recipe
Paloma
Ingredients
Individual Drink
- 2 oz. tequila
- 3 oz. citrus sparkling water
- 3 oz. grapefruit juice
- 1.5 Tbsp. simple syrup
- juice of 1/2 lime
Pitcher
- 2 c. tequila
- 12 oz. 2 cans citrus sparkling water
- 3 c. grapefruit juice
- 3/4 c. simple syrup
- 1/2 c. lime juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a glass.
- Drink, repeat & enjoy!
Meaghan Voigt says
Cathy’s palomas are fantastico! I’ve had one or two…okay, three! Can’t wait to celebrate with you on El Sexto de Mayo!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love the color of this drink, Cathy! I’ve never had a cocktail like this, so I’m loving the flavors in here. Sounds so refreshing!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I need to try this!! I love grapefruit and actually do not mind tequila so this beverage would work for me!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
This cocktail looks perfect! Love the sweet and sour combo!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
I’ve never heard of a paloma before (I don’t get out much either!), but it looks and sounds delicious. Sounds like a very refreshing drink – plus it’s so pretty!
Kelley says
Friend.. that sounds like the best plan ever! Two drinks for one holiday?? Umm yes please! And this drink?? Looks amazing!
Roxana says
Almost looks too beautiful to drink! Almost… 😉
Sara Zenner says
Cathy, this cocktail looks perfect for the warm summer ahead! It looks so refreshing and I love the color!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Yep, they definitely look perfect alright! Yum!
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
Oh my, back in my day, I would seriously have a field day with this drink because there’s tequila!! Woohoo! 😀 But now I’m an old fart Ha! just kidding. But this does looks amazing though. Very pretty!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
This sounds absolutely perfect for summer! I bet it’s so refreshing on a hot day!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Such a refreshing summer drink!
Rachael says
I don’t drink alcohol but I must say this looks like a refreshing drink.