Tequila Lime Paloma Cocktail with Grapefruit and Salt Rim

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A refreshing tequila cocktail balanced with tart grapefruit juice and bright lime, served over ice with a salted rim 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 160 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 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit wedge, then dip the rim into kosher salt spread on a small plate to coat evenly; fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz blanco tequila, 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup; fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over the ice.
  4. Step 4: Top off with 2 oz club soda to add effervescence and gently stir once to combine.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a lime wheel on the rim and serve immediately.

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