Ruby Red Paloma

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

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A popular twist on the classic Paloma featuring ruby red grapefruit juice and a touch of agave for balanced sweetness and slight tartness. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together tequila blanco, fresh ruby red 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 190 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz tequila blanco
2 oz fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz agave nectar
2 oz club soda
for rimming kosher salt
as needed large ice cubes
1 for garnish grapefruit wedge

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub a grapefruit wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into kosher salt to coat evenly.
Step 2: Fill the glass with large clear ice cubes to chill.
Step 3: In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice cubes, combine 2 oz tequila blanco, 2 oz fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave nectar.
Step 4: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
Step 5: Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over the ice cubes.
Step 6: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once to integrate.
Step 7: Garnish by placing the grapefruit wedge on the rim.