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Paloma recipe

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Refreshing Mexican cocktail served on ice in a highball glass.

Fantasy Long Great classics
Volume 16.5 cl
Alcohol 10.6 %
Calories 980 kcal
Colour Pink
Difficulty Easy
Published 09/2026
Prep time 4 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Rim the glass with salt and fill it with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the tequila and lime juice.
  3. Top up with grapefruit soda and stir gently.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Tumbler

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History

The Paloma is the most consumed tequila cocktail in Mexico, well ahead of the Margarita. Its name means "dove" in Spanish.

Decoration

Rim the glass with salt and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Variation

The "Spicy Paloma" adds two thin jalapeño slices muddled in the glass.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Paloma called?

The Paloma cocktail is also known as paloma, tequila grapefruit, mexican cocktail, spicy paloma.

Which glass should Paloma be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Tumbler.

What is the volume of Paloma?

The volume of the Paloma cocktail is 16.5 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Paloma?

The alcohol content of the Paloma recipe is 10.6%.

How many calories are in Paloma?

The calories of the Paloma cocktail are estimated at 980 calories.

What colour is Paloma?

The Paloma cocktail is Pink in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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