Jul 14 2026

La Paloma Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Made with blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, grapefruit soda, and a bit of salt. Pleasingly tart with the lightness of blanco tequila.

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Ingredients

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Beverage Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Rub the rim of a glass with the lime wedge and dip it into salt to coat the rim.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine blanco tequila and fresh lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.

  3. 3

    Combine with Soda

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice and top with grapefruit soda.

  4. 4

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

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