Easy Paloma Cocktail

Side view of paloma cocktail garnished with grapefruit wedge.

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cocktail, paloma, tequila

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This Easy Paloma Cocktail with honey simple syrup is a refreshing, citrus cocktail made with tequilla and a splash of soda water. Serve it on the rocks with a salted rim and enjoy!

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Ingredients

Honey Simple Syrup

½ cup honey
½ cup water

Cocktail

2 ounces tequila
2 ounces soda water
2 ounces grapefruit juice
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons honey simple syrup
Ice as needed
Grapefruit wedges for garnish
Salt for rimming

Instructions

Honey Simple Syrup

Combine water and honey in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring often, until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Cocktail

Moisten the rim of serving glass with a grapefruit wedge. Pour salt into small dish. Turn your glass upside down and twist glass around to salt the rim.
Fill serving glass with ice.
Pour in all ingredients and stir to combine.
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Notes

How to make a batch of palomas

To serve a crowd, use the recipe card adjuster to mix a triple or quadruple batch in a pitcher. Add some ice and garnish with fresh fruit.

Variations

In place of the soda water, you can use grapefruit soda, squirt or fresca for even more grapefruit flavor.
Swap in some hot honey for a spicy version.
Give your paloma a smoky flavor by using mezcal in place of the tequila.

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