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Paloma 12 Recipe

Name: Love & War in Texas Paloma 12 Recipe
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz blanco tequila; 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice; 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1) or agave syrup; 1 cup ice (for shaker); 2 oz club soda or grapefruit soda; 1 piece grapefruit wedge or wheel (garnish); 1 tsp coarse salt (optional, for glass rim)

Inspired by Love & War in Texas

Time6m

Serves1

Tequila, lime juice, grapefruit, and soda to top

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Ingredients

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To Finish

2 oz club soda or grapefruit soda1 piece grapefruit wedge or wheel (garnish)1 tsp coarse salt (optional, for glass rim)

Method

Prepare Glass

Rim (optional)

If you prefer a salted rim, rub a grapefruit wedge or lime around the outer rim of a highball or Collins glass, then dip the rim into a shallow plate of coarse salt to coat. Set the glass aside.

Mix Cocktail

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice (about 1 cup). Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice and 0.5 oz simple syrup or agave syrup to the shaker.

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice (large cubes or crushed, per preference). Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the ice.

Finish & Garnish

Top the drink with 2 oz club soda for a classic Paloma texture (or use 2 oz grapefruit soda for a sweeter, more pronounced grapefruit flavor). Gently stir once to combine.

Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.