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Don Julio Paloma Recipe

This Don Julio Paloma recipe is a refreshing, citrus-forward cocktail made with premium Don Julio tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, lime, and soda. Perfect for summer BBQs, pool parties, and relaxing evenings, this easy 5-minute drink delivers bar-quality taste at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American Popular, Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila
  • 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 2-3 oz club soda or grapefruit soda (to top)
  • Ice cubes (as needed)
  • Salt (for rimming the glass)
  • 1 grapefruit slice or lime wedge (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Highball glass
  • Citrus juicer
  • Cocktail spoon or stirrer
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Glass

    Take a lime wedge and gently rub it along the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly.
    Rimming cocktail glass with lime and salt

  2. Add Ice

    Fill the glass with large, fresh ice cubes. Larger ice melts slower, keeping your drink chilled without watering it down quickly.
    Adding ice cubes to cocktail glass

  3. Pour the Tequila

    Add 2 oz of Don Julio Blanco tequila directly into the glass.
    Pouring Don Julio tequila into glass

  4. Add Fresh Citrus Juices

    Pour in 2 oz grapefruit juice and 0.5 oz lime juice.
    Fresh grapefruit juice being squeezed

  5. Add Sweetness (Optional)

    Add 0.5 oz simple syrup if you prefer a slightly sweeter Paloma.
    Adding fresh lime juice to cocktail

  6. Top with Soda

    Gently pour club soda or grapefruit soda to fill the glass. This adds refreshing fizz and balances the citrus and alcohol.
    Adding soda to Paloma cocktail

  7. Stir Gently

    Use a spoon to lightly stir the drink.

  8. Garnish & Serve

    Add a grapefruit slice or lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.
    Don Julio Paloma cocktail ready to serve

Notes

Don Julio Paloma Recipe

  • Always use fresh grapefruit juice for best flavor
  • Chill your glass beforehand for a better experience
  • Adjust sweetness based on grapefruit bitterness
  • Use Don Julio Blanco for a crisp taste or Reposado for a richer flavor
  • Add a pinch of salt inside the drink for an authentic Mexican touch

Variations

  • Spicy Paloma: Add jalapeño slices
  • Frozen Paloma: Blend with ice for slushy texture
  • Skinny Paloma: Skip syrup and use soda water
  • Mezcal Paloma: Replace tequila with mezcal for smoky flavor
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