Paloma cocktail

Mix up a refreshing Paloma cocktail, then check out our classic margarita cocktail, daiquiri, sex on the beach, caipirinha and more summer cocktail recipes and pink cocktail recipes.

Our drinks expert, Hannah Guinness, shares her at-home bar tips to help you take your paloma to the next level.

What is a paloma?

Think of this refreshing, cooling Mexican cocktail as a breezier cousin of the margarita, featuring tequila and tart grapefruit.

Paloma ingredients

A blanco tequila is best for this cocktail but a lightly aged reposado tequila would also work. We’ve tried and tested the best tequilas here, check out the results. A grapefruit soda is classically used in a paloma but we’ve opted for fresh grapefruit juice to maximise those tart citrus notes – just remember to add sparkling water as the drinks needs fizziness.

Bar hacks and garnishes

We’ve included a salt rim in this recipe – a chilli salt rim would also be delicious or try adding a pinch of salt directly to the drink for a saline hint that matches well with the tequila. As this is a long drink serve a paloma in a tall highball glass or generously sized tumbler.

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Paloma cocktail recipe