Aug 17 2026
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Paloma Recipe

Inspired by Cafe 22
Time6m
Serves1

Make Paloma Recipe in just 6m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base & Citrus

Sweetener & Liqueur (optional)

Mixer & Garnish

Method

Prepare Glass

  1. 1

    Rim the glass (optional)

    Rub the grapefruit wedge around the outer rim of a highball or Collins glass. Dip the rim into a shallow plate of coarse or kosher salt to lightly coat. Set glass aside.

  2. 2

    Fill the prepared glass with ice and set in the freezer or refrigerate briefly while you mix to keep it chilled.

Build Cocktail

  1. 3

    Mix base and citrus

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz blanco tequila, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 tsp agave syrup (optional), and 0.25 oz grapefruit liqueur or triple sec (optional).

  2. 4

    Shake

    Shake vigorously for about 10–12 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

  3. 5

    Strain the mixture into the prepared ice-filled glass (over fresh ice if you prefer).

  4. 6

    Top with soda

    Top the drink with about 2 oz club soda (adjust to taste). Stir once gently with a bar spoon to combine, preserving carbonation.

Garnish & Serve

  1. 7

    Garnish with the grapefruit wedge or wheel placed on the rim or floated on top. Serve immediately.

  2. 8

    Adjust sweetness if desired: if too tart, add an additional 1/4–1/2 tsp agave syrup and stir gently; if too strong, add more club soda (0.5–1 oz).

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