DrinkMasters Collection
$2.22
cost
170
cal
11.9%
ABV
5/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
8.5g
sugar
Paloma
An easy tequila cocktail built on tequila blanco.
The Recipe
- tequila blanco2 oz
- grapefruit juice2 oz
- lime juice0.5 oz
- simple syrup0.25 oz
- club soda2 oz
Difficulty
Easy
Origin
Mexico
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$2.22
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$10.78
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| tequila blanco | 2 oz | $1.89 |
| grapefruit juice | 2 oz | $0.16 |
| lime juice | 0.5 oz | $0.09 |
| simple syrup | 0.25 oz | $0.02 |
| club soda | 2 oz | $0.06 |
| Total pour cost | $2.22 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
170
Sugar
8.5g
ABV
11.9%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| tequila blanco | 128 | 75.3% |
| grapefruit juice | 22 | 12.9% |
| simple syrup | 16 | 9.4% |
| lime juice | 4 | 2.4% |
| club soda | 0 | 0% |
Carbs: 9.2g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 6.8 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
5/5Convertibility
Original cost
$2.22
Zero-proof cost
$2.69
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| tequila blanco | Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative(Ritual) | $2.37 |
| grapefruit juice | Kept | $0.16 |
| lime juice | Kept | $0.09 |
| simple syrup | Kept | $0.02 |
| club soda | Kept | $0.06 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
tequilasalted nutscitrus olivesfish tacoseloteguacamolemolehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rollsoystersshrimp cocktailcevichegrilled fishmarinated olivesfried artichokesdeviled eggs
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Paloma?
- 2 oz tequila blanco, 2 oz grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 2 oz club soda.
- How much does a Paloma cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Paloma is $2.22 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Paloma?
- A Paloma has approximately 170 calories, with 11.9% ABV and 8.5g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Paloma?
- Yes — the Paloma has a convertibility score of 5/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.69.
- Where was the Paloma invented?
- The Paloma originated in Mexico.