Classic Mexican Paloma Cocktail with Grapefruit and Lime

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A refreshing, tangy Paloma cocktail combining fresh grapefruit juice, lime, and tequila, perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare a highball glass by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the rim, then dipping the rim into 1 tbsp coarse salt to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with 1 cup ice cubes.
  3. Step 3: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz blanco tequila, 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave syrup. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and gently stir to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.

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