Like a fruitier twist on a margarita, a paloma cocktail is always ready to party.

Like a fruitytwist on a margarita, a paloma cocktail will even have yourtequila-adverse friends asking for refills.

(you could also use Fever Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit.)

Southern Living Paloma three drinks ready to serve

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Learn how to make your new favorite sweet, sour, fruity drink, the paloma.

you could also customize the recipe to fit your preferences and have it be reasonably low on sugar.

Palomas are primarily grapefruit-focused.

Southern Living Paloma rimming the glass with salt

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Make the cocktail:

Fill a glass with ice.

Add tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime juice.

Top with Topo Chico or sparkling water of your choice.

Southern Living Paloma adding the juice and tequila to the glass

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Garnish and enjoy:

Garnish with grapefruit or lime wedge.

Southern Living Paloma adding the topo chico sparkling water to the glass

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Southern Living Paloma garnishing the glass with a small grapefruit slice

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