This refreshing Grapefruit Paloma Tonic is a tasty update to a traditional Paloma with the addition of Fitch & Leedes premium grapefruit tonic! The perfect summer cocktail!
Every summer has a drink that I feel like defines the season. This summer's signature cocktail has got to be the Paloma.
Refreshing and citrusy, this tequila based cocktail is one of my all-time favorite drinks when the weather starts warming up.
My updated take adds Fitch & Leedes Premium Grapefruit Tonic and fresh grapefruit juice for an extra citrusy, bubbly drink you're sure to make again and again!
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What is a Paloma cocktail?
A Paloma is tequila based cocktail that traditionally blends tequila blanco with lime juice and a grapefruit soda.
I personally love the addition of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and tonic for an extra bump of flavor and carbonation!
Fitch & Leedes Premium Grapefruit Tonic
I have been using Fitch & Leedes bespoke mixers for a while now. While everything they make is delicious I am especially fond of their grapefruit tonic. It's light and refreshing with a lovely citrusy flavor that brightens up any cocktail and is particularly delicious in this Grapefruit Paloma recipe.
You can check it out and place an order at the Fitch & Leedes website. Or order a case on Amazon.
Ingredients
- Tequila Blanco
- Fitch & Leedes Grapefruit Tonic
- Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Simple Syrup: I use homemade simple syrup at a 1:1 ratio.
- Sugar & Salt (optional): For the glass rim. I like to use Himalayan sea salt because of the pink color but regular table salt works just fine.
- Ice
- Fresh jalapeno slices (optional): These are completely optional but I like the little kick they add.
- Grapefruit and Lime wedges (optional): for garnish
Step by Step Instructions
- Wet the rim of the glass with a slice of grapefruit or lime.
- Dip the rim of the glass in a mixture of sugar and salt.
- Measure in 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, ½ oz lime juice and ½ oz simple syrup.
- Pour in 1 ½ oz tequila blanco and stir to combine.
- Add ice and the top up with Fitch & Leedes Grapefruit Tonic.
- Garnish with fresh lime and grapefruit wedges. If you like a little kick, add a few slices of fresh jalapeño.
How do I make simple syrup?
Traditional simple syrup is made by combine 1 part sugar to 1 part water.
Simply heat or boil the water then add in equal parts sugar and mix until the sugar is completely dissolved.
You can store 1:1 simple syrup in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Can I make a pitcher of Paloma?
Yes you can! Simply combine multiply the first four ingredients by however much you need. Add to a large pitcher and stir to combine.
Then pour into glasses with ice and top each up with grapefruit tonic.
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Recipe
Grapefruit Paloma Tonic
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Fitch & Leedes Grapefruit Tonic to top up
- ice
- fresh jalapeno slices optional
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional (for rim)
- 1 teaspoon salt optional (for rim)
Instructions
- On a small plate mix together 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Wet the rim of one glass with a little grapefruit or lime juice and dip the rim of the glass into the sugar salt mixture. Twirl to coat.
- In the same glass add grapefruit juice, lime sugar, tequila blanco and simple syrup. Gently stir to combine. Add ice then top up with Fitch & Leedes grapefruit tonic. Garnish with slices of grapefruit and lime if desired or add a few slices of fresh jalapeno for an extra quick. Enjoy responsibly!
Michele
I love this twist on one of my favourite cocktails. It's not too sweet but is still really refreshing thanks to the grapefruit tonic! Such a pretty colour too
Michelle Huston
This drink was an amazing addition to my summer house party. Everyone kept asking me for the recipe.
Jeannie
I like grapefruit but can't actually eat the fruit alone and this is a better way to enjoy it. A must-try for me.
Amy B.
This was so refreshing and such a pretty cocktail! I added the jalapeños to mine and loved the extra kick.
Lexa
We enjoyed this refreshing grapefruit Paloma Tonic on the balcony to wind down after work and it was fantastic!
Ti
Made this tonight with some vegan squash tacos. Sublime. Seriously. I added habanero slices instead of jalapeno (they were on hand). The salt and sugar rim is a gamechanger. Why haven't I thought of that before?! I've signed up for emails. 🙂