Tips for a better mix
- Salt just half the rim so you can choose how salty each sip tastes.
- Top gently with grapefruit soda and give the drink only a brief stir.
OPC ORIGINALS
A little sunshine Paloma
Grapefruit · bright · refreshing · 5 minutes · Highball
Pink grapefruit, a bright squeeze of lime and the simplest of serves. A starting point for the drinks that remind you of somewhere sunny.
In the glass
Ingredients for 1 drink · Ice as needed
- 40 ml blanco tequila
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 100 ml grapefruit soda
- Grapefruit wedge and optional salt rim
Quantities are scaled from the recipe’s submitted serving count. Ice, unmeasured pinches and garnishes are as needed. For several cocktails, mix in shaker-sized batches.
Jump to the methodFor adults 18+. Drink responsibly.
THE METHOD
Make it, one step at a time.
- 1
If using salt, moisten half the rim with lime and dip lightly in salt.
- 2
Fill the glass with ice. Add tequila and lime juice.
- 3
Top with grapefruit soda, stir gently and garnish.
A VISUAL GUIDE
See the key stages.
Look for these moments as you mix. Follow the written method for quantities and order.
STEP 1
Prepare the rim
If using salt, moisten half the rim with lime and dip lightly in salt.
STEP 2
Build over ice
Fill the glass with ice. Add tequila and lime juice.
STEP 3
Top & finish
Top with grapefruit soda, stir gently and garnish.
Images show the intended stages and appearance.
BARTENDER’S NOTES & SWAPS
A little help from the OPC bar.
Optional pointers for making it your own while keeping the spirit of the recipe.
Make it your own
- Choose a less sweet grapefruit soda for a drier finish.
- A thin grapefruit peel adds aroma without extra sweetness.
YOUR TURN