Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Rim the Glass
- Spread the salt on a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass, then dip the outside edge of the rim into the salt, turning to coat. Keeping the salt on the outer edge stops it from falling into the drink.
- Build the Drink
- Fill the glass about two-thirds with ice.
- Pour the tequila, passion fruit purée, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup over the ice. Stir with a bar spoon for 10 seconds, lifting from the bottom to mix and chill the drink.
- Top with the chilled sparkling water, pouring slowly to keep it fizzy. Give it one gentle stir to combine.
- Garnish with the grapefruit wedge and spoon a little fresh passion fruit pulp on top, if using. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
Passion fruit purée: Look for it in the freezer or juice aisle of larger grocery stores or online. For fresh pulp, scoop out 2 to 3 passion fruits and press through a fine strainer to remove the seeds.
Grapefruit juice: Freshly squeezed gives the brightest flavor. Pink or ruby red grapefruit is sweeter and less bitter than white.
Grapefruit soda: For a more traditional Paloma, top with grapefruit soda instead of sparkling water and reduce the agave syrup or skip it.
Tequila: A 100 percent agave silver tequila gives the cleanest flavor. A reposado adds a gentle, oaky warmth.
Balance: Taste and adjust. Add a little more agave if the drink is too tart, or a splash more lime if it is too sweet.
Making a pitcher: For 6 drinks, stir together 12 ounces (360 ml) of tequila, 6 ounces (180 ml) of passion fruit purée, 12 ounces (360 ml) of grapefruit juice, 3 ounces (90 ml) of lime juice, and 3 ounces (90 ml) of agave syrup. Chill, then pour over ice-filled, salt-rimmed glasses and top each with sparkling water.
Spicy version: Muddle 2 thin slices of jalapeño in the glass before adding the ice.
Alcohol-free version: Skip the tequila and add an extra 2 ounces (60 ml) of grapefruit juice and a splash of chilled green tea, then top with sparkling water.
Please drink responsibly. This recipe is for adults of legal drinking age. Nutrition (per cocktail) Calories 195 kcal Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 1 g Fat 0 g Saturated fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 220 mg Potassium 210 mg Fiber 1 g Sugar 16 g
Grapefruit juice: Freshly squeezed gives the brightest flavor. Pink or ruby red grapefruit is sweeter and less bitter than white.
Grapefruit soda: For a more traditional Paloma, top with grapefruit soda instead of sparkling water and reduce the agave syrup or skip it.
Tequila: A 100 percent agave silver tequila gives the cleanest flavor. A reposado adds a gentle, oaky warmth.
Balance: Taste and adjust. Add a little more agave if the drink is too tart, or a splash more lime if it is too sweet.
Making a pitcher: For 6 drinks, stir together 12 ounces (360 ml) of tequila, 6 ounces (180 ml) of passion fruit purée, 12 ounces (360 ml) of grapefruit juice, 3 ounces (90 ml) of lime juice, and 3 ounces (90 ml) of agave syrup. Chill, then pour over ice-filled, salt-rimmed glasses and top each with sparkling water.
Spicy version: Muddle 2 thin slices of jalapeño in the glass before adding the ice.
Alcohol-free version: Skip the tequila and add an extra 2 ounces (60 ml) of grapefruit juice and a splash of chilled green tea, then top with sparkling water.
Please drink responsibly. This recipe is for adults of legal drinking age. Nutrition (per cocktail) Calories 195 kcal Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 1 g Fat 0 g Saturated fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 220 mg Potassium 210 mg Fiber 1 g Sugar 16 g