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Paloma Recipe

A practical, source-aware recipe for paloma, with the history kept close to the method.

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Paloma. Photo: Ralf Roletschek / Wikimedia Commons (GFDL 1.2).

Developed by the Recipe Desk. This original editorial recipe uses measured ingredients, explicit timing and yield, allergen notes, storage guidance, and step-by-step visual cues. Use the stated doneness and texture cues because ingredients, ovens, and kitchen equipment vary.

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Paloma

A practical, source-aware recipe for paloma, with the history kept close to the method.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Yield
Makes 1
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 1 grapefruit wedge
  • 2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
  • ½ oz. fresh lime juice
  • ¼ oz. simple syrup or 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 oz. mezcal or tequila
  • 2 oz. club soda

Method

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    Step 1

    Pour some kosher salt on a small plate. Rub half the outer rim of a highball glass with 1 grapefruit wedge; roll moistened rim of the glass in salt. Reserve wedge.

  2. Step 2 for Paloma, showing the ingredients and preparation at this stage
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    Step 2

    Combine 2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice, ½ oz. fresh lime juice, and ¼ oz. simple syrup or 1 tsp. granulated sugar in salt-rimmed glass; stir until combined and sugar (if using) is dissolved. Add 2 oz. mezcal or tequila and fill glass with ice; stir until chilled, 30 seconds. Top with 2 oz. club soda, stir gently to combine, and garnish with the grapefruit wedge.

Storage

Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat only when the texture benefits from it.

Allergens

No major allergens identified from the listed ingredients. Always check product labels for cross-contact.

Why this dish belongs here

The history behind the method

This drink builds on the history of the fascinating history of grapefruit, linking the dish to grapefruit’s longer story in food culture.

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Grapefruit history

Trend and context sources

  1. [1]Original Paloma recipe — Bon Appétit
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