{"id":"bc77fd90-89e8-4924-97bd-da736ef4b48d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bc77fd90-89e8-4924-97bd-da736ef4b48d","source_url":"https://stellanspice.com/paloma-cocktail-recipe/","title":"The BEST Paloma Cocktail Recipe (From a Former Bartender)","description":"This Paloma Cocktail Recipe truly stands out- made by muddling key limes with Himalayan salt for an elevated twist on the classic favorite.","servings":1,"servings_text":"1","prep_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT5M","image_url":"https://stellanspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/paloma-featured-photo-e1743992573658.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 oz tequila blanco (or reposado)","item":"tequila blanco","quantity":2,"unit":"oz","preparation":"or reposado"},{"text":"2½ oz grapefruit soda (Jarritos or Squirt)","item":"grapefruit soda","quantity":2.5,"unit":"oz","preparation":"Jarritos or Squirt"},{"text":"2  key limes (rinsed and cut in half)","item":"key limes","quantity":2,"preparation":"rinsed and cut in half"},{"text":"¼ tsp Himalayan salt","item":"Himalayan salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Tajin  (or salt (optional for rim))","item":"Tajin (or salt (optional for rim))"},{"text":"20 oz tequila blanco (2½ cups)","item":"tequila blanco","quantity":20,"unit":"oz","metric_alternate":{"quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"25 oz grapefruit soda (about 3 cups)","item":"grapefruit soda","quantity":25,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 3 cups"},{"text":"20  key limes (rinsed and cut in half)","item":"key limes","quantity":20,"preparation":"rinsed and cut in half"},{"text":"2½ tsp Himalayan salt","item":"Himalayan salt","quantity":2.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"If you'd like a Tajin or salt rim, run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass then dip the rim in Tajin or salt. Set the glass aside until ready to use."},{"number":2,"text":"Combine key limes and Himalayan salt in a cocktail shaker or mason jar."},{"number":3,"text":"Muddle until juices are released and salt is dissolved."},{"number":4,"text":"Add tequila, ice, then shake vigorously for 5 seconds."},{"number":5,"text":"Add fresh ice to your prepared glass, then strain the mixture over the fresh ice."},{"number":6,"text":"Top with grapefruit soda, stir, and add a lime wheel or wedge for garnish (optional)."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:04:01.340507+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:04:01.340507+00:00"}