If you’ve ever ordered a drink at bar in Mexico or at any Mexican restaurant you’ve seen a Paloma listed on the menu. This is one of my favorite drinks and also one of the most popular cocktails in Mexico. Such a simple, yet underrated cocktail. And when I say this is a simple easy to make cocktail, I mean it. You only need handful of ingredients to craft this perfect summer cocktail. I’m sure this Classic Paloma Cocktail Recipe will become one of your go-to’s because of its simplicity and refreshing taste.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make a Classic Paloma Cocktail

1. Tequila
2. Grapefruit Soda
3. Lime Juice
4. Salt
5. Tajin

How to make this Classic Paloma Cocktail Recipe

For the rim:

In a small bowl or plate, mix a little pinch of salt and Tajin. Now rub a lime wedge on the rim of your glass. Once the rim is coated in lime juice dip your glass in your salt and Tajin mixture.

The Classic Paloma Cocktail:

Fill your glass with a few ice cubes.

Add 1 or 2 shots (You do you) of Tequila blanco (silver). Gold tequila works just as well, but I personally prefer tequila blanco.

Squeeze in half a lime & a wedge of grapefruit if you have it.

Top the rest of your glass with grapefruit soda.

Y ya, eso es todo! That’s all! See, I told you this was a super simple Classic Paloma Cocktail recipe! And now you’re ready to sit poolside and sip on a delicious classic Paloma.

For slightly reduced calories:

For less calories and reduced sugars, top your glass with half grapefruit soda and half grapefruit sparkling water instead.

I hope you enjoy your cocktail