Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz agave syrup (optional, to taste)
- 2 oz grapefruit soda or club soda
- Ice cubes
For Garnish
- Pineapple wedge
- Grapefruit slice
- Lime wheel
- Coarse salt or Tajín for the rim
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Glass
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a highball or rocks glass. Dip the rim into coarse salt or Tajín seasoning. Fill the glass with ice.
Step 2: Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine:
- Tequila
- Grapefruit juice
- Pineapple juice
- Lime juice
- Agave syrup (if using)
Add ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
Step 3: Assemble the Drink
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Step 4: Add the Fizz
Top with grapefruit soda or club soda and gently stir to combine.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a pineapple wedge, grapefruit slice, and lime wheel. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Tips for the Best Piña Paloma
Use Fresh Citrus
Freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice provide the brightest flavor and balance the sweetness of the pineapple.
Choose Quality Tequila
A good-quality blanco tequila delivers a clean, crisp taste that complements the tropical fruit juices.
Make It Spicy
Add a few slices of jalapeño to the shaker or use Tajín on the rim for a sweet-spicy kick.
Adjust the Sweetness
Depending on the sweetness of your pineapple juice, you may not need agave syrup.
Create a Mocktail Version
Skip the tequila and add extra grapefruit soda or sparkling water for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 cocktail
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Difficulty: Easy
The Piña Paloma is bright, bubbly, and bursting with tropical flavor—an easy cocktail that brings sunshine to every sip.
