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Tequila · Built · No. 167

Paloma

Tequila with grapefruit soda and a squeeze of lime over a salted rim. The drink Mexico actually drinks while America argues about Margaritas.

Glass
Highball
Method
Built
Time
2 min
Strength
Light
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Paloma cocktail in a highball glassHighball — 12% ABV

Ingredients

  • 2 ozBlanco tequila
  • ½ ozLime juice, fresh
  • —Pinch of salt
  • 3 ozGrapefruit soda, Squirt, Jarritos, or Ting
  • —Flaky salt, for the rim
  • —Grapefruit slice, to garnish

Method

  1. Salt half the rim of a highball with flaky salt.

  2. Fill the glass with cubed ice.

  3. Add tequila, lime juice, and a small pinch of salt.

  4. Top with grapefruit soda.

  5. Stir once gently to combine.

  6. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit on the rim.

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