Paloma

1. 01

   Chill a highball glass and fill it completely with fresh ice.

2. 02

   Add 50 ml tequila blanco, 60 ml grapefruit juice, 15 ml lime juice, and 10 ml agave syrup.

   • Tequila Blanco50 ml
   • Grapefruit Juice60 ml
   • Lime Juice15 ml
   • Agave Syrup10 ml
3. 03

   Stir for 10–15 seconds, making sure the agave syrup is fully dissolved and the mixture is cold.

   • Agave Syrup
4. 04

   Add more ice if the level has dropped, leaving a little room at the top.

5. 05

   Slowly top with 60 ml cold soda water, pouring it down the inside of the glass.

   • Soda Water60 ml
6. 06

   Lift the ice once from the bottom with a bar spoon and serve immediately while sparkling.

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Does this Paloma use grapefruit soda?

Kokto’s build uses grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave syrup and soda water with tequila. A grapefruit-soda Paloma is a different specification; do not add both versions’ sweeteners and mixers together.

Ingredient guidance updated 25 September 2026. Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.