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Built · one serving

Paloma

Tequila, grapefruit, and bubbles in a bright, gently bitter highball.

Short answer

Paloma is a built cocktail made with tequila blanco, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave syrup, and soda water. Tequila, grapefruit, and bubbles in a bright, gently bitter highball. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Paloma ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Paloma ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco50 ml5 cl1.7 oz5 parts
Grapefruit Juice60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Agave Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Soda Water60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts

Garnish: Grapefruit wedge

Method

How to make Paloma

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  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.

  3. 03

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

  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.

  6. 06

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

Tasting profile

What does Paloma taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Paloma questions

What is in a Paloma?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave syrup, and soda water.

How long does a Paloma take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Paloma prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Paloma alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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