Tequila Pineapple Paloma with Chili Salt Rim
A tropical spin on the Paloma featuring fresh pineapple juice and a spicy chili salt rim for a lively finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh pineapple juice, fresh grapefruit 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 2 oz club soda
- for rimming chili salt
- 1 lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rub the rim of a highball glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into chili salt to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 3: In a shaker filled halfway with ice, pour 2 oz blanco tequila, 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice, and 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until chilled.
- Step 5: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.
- Step 6: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 7: Garnish with a lime wedge placed on the rim.






