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The BEST Paloma Cocktail (From a Former Bartender)
This Paloma Cocktail Recipe truly stands out- made by muddling key limes with Himalayan salt for an elevated twist on the classic favorite.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 oz tequila blanco (or reposado)
- 2½ oz grapefruit soda (Jarritos or Squirt)
- 2 key limes (rinsed and cut in half)
- ¼ tsp Himalayan salt
- Tajin (or salt (optional for rim))
- 20 oz tequila blanco (2½ cups)
- 25 oz grapefruit soda (about 3 cups)
- 20 key limes (rinsed and cut in half)
- 2½ tsp Himalayan salt
Instructions
- 1
If you'd like a Tajin or salt rim, run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass then dip the rim in Tajin or salt. Set the glass aside until ready to use.
- 2
Combine key limes and Himalayan salt in a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
- 3
Muddle until juices are released and salt is dissolved.
- 4
Add tequila, ice, then shake vigorously for 5 seconds.
- 5
Add fresh ice to your prepared glass, then strain the mixture over the fresh ice.
- 6
Top with grapefruit soda, stir, and add a lime wheel or wedge for garnish (optional).