By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
105 cal · 5 min
Paloma-rita Cocktail
Recipe GLPRa09cddefa69841
A refreshing tequila-based cocktail that blends the citrus brightness of grapefruit and lime with the smooth warmth of reposado tequila, balanced by triple sec and simple syrup, then topped with sparkling seltzer water for a light, effervescent finish.
Save recipes you love
Create a free Grocery List Plus account to save recipes, rate them, and add every ingredient to your grocery list in one tap.
Ingredients
2 ounces reposado tequila
2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce triple sec
Ice cubes
Seltzer water to top
Directions
Fill a tall glass about halfway with ice cubes and set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with fresh ice cubes.
Pour the reposado tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and triple sec into the shaker.
Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until well chilled and combined.
Strain the mixture into the prepared tall glass filled with ice.
Top the glass with seltzer water, leaving about a half-inch of space at the rim.
Stir gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
Comments
All ingredients are available at any Charlotte chain—tequila and triple sec at any grocer with a spirits section, citrus year-round, and seltzer everywhere. The stated five minutes is honest, even with fresh lime juicing. The real drawback is cost per serving: reposado tequila runs $30–$45 a bottle, and a single drink uses a solid pour, pushing this toward $8–$12 per cocktail before the mixer, making it a weekend indulgence rather than a weeknight budget option. If you're already stocked with tequila and have citrus on hand, it's a snappy, refreshing drink; if you're buying the bottle new, budget accordingly.
Sign in or create a free account to add your review.
