The BEST Paloma Cocktail Recipe (From a Former Bartender)
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bc77fd90-89e8-4924-97bd-da736ef4b48d
Original source: https://stellanspice.com/paloma-cocktail-recipe/
Recipe image: https://stellanspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/paloma-featured-photo-e1743992573658.jpg

This Paloma Cocktail Recipe truly stands out- made by muddling key limes with Himalayan salt for an elevated twist on the classic favorite.
Yield: 1
Prep time: PT5M
Total time: PT5M

Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco (or reposado)
- 2½ oz grapefruit soda (Jarritos or Squirt)
- 2  key limes (rinsed and cut in half)
- ¼ tsp Himalayan salt
- Tajin  (or salt (optional for rim))
- 20 oz tequila blanco (2½ cups)
- 25 oz grapefruit soda (about 3 cups)
- 20  key limes (rinsed and cut in half)
- 2½ tsp Himalayan salt

Instructions
1. 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.
2. Combine key limes and Himalayan salt in a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
3. Muddle until juices are released and salt is dissolved.
4. Add tequila, ice, then shake vigorously for 5 seconds.
5. Add fresh ice to your prepared glass, then strain the mixture over the fresh ice.
6. Top with grapefruit soda, stir, and add a lime wheel or wedge for garnish (optional).