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Paloma Recipe

Inspired by Le Bab

Time5m

Serves1

Cazadores tequila, grapefruit, grapefruit soda & fresh lime

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz Cazadores tequila (blanco recommended)2 oz Fresh grapefruit juice1/2 oz Fresh lime juice1/2 tsp Simple syrup (optional, 1:1 sugar to water)

To Top / Finish

3 oz Grapefruit soda (chilled, e.g., Jarritos or Squirt)1 piece Grapefruit wedge or wheel (for garnish)1 tsp Coarse salt or sea salt (for rim, optional)1 cup Ice (cubed)

Method

Prep

Salt the rim (optional)

Run a grapefruit wedge or lime around the rim of a highball or Collins glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of coarse or sea salt to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.

Measure fresh grapefruit and lime juice. If you prefer a slightly sweeter Paloma, have the simple syrup ready.

Build the Cocktail

Fill the prepared glass with ice (about 1 cup cubed ice).

In the glass (or in a shaker if you prefer to mix first), pour 2 oz Cazadores tequila, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice.

If using, add 0.5 tsp simple syrup. Stir gently to combine the spirits and juices (about 5–8 seconds) so flavors marry without excessive dilution.

Top slowly with 3 oz chilled grapefruit soda, pouring over the back of a spoon if you want a layered look, or pour directly and lightly stir once to integrate (1–2 gentle stirs).

Garnish & Serve

Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or wheel on the rim. Optionally express a small twist of grapefruit peel over the drink to release oils, then drop it in.

Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer. Enjoy.