Paloma with IMPOSTER Tequila

Grapefruit soda • citrus sour • Tajín

Pale pink Paloma in a Tajín-rimmed highball with ice on a dark wood table

Paloma gives grapefruit soda the finishing role in a Tequila-inspired highball. First shake IMPOSTER Tequila and citrus sour, then strain them into a prepared glass and add the measured grapefruit soda. A Tajín rim supplies the source garnish without an extra grapefruit wedge or another juice pour. Serve it before dinner or with a taco spread when a taller citrus drink suits the meal. The source suggests Q grapefruit soda; another brand can change sweetness and bitterness. Keep every carbonated ingredient out of the shaker, even though the older short source method loosely refers to combining all ingredients.

Quick Recipe Details

Prep time: Estimated 5 minutes
Total time: Estimated 5 minutes
Yield / servings: 1 cocktail
Glassware: Highball glass
Difficulty: Easy
Ice: Fresh serving ice; shaking ice where instructed
Garnish: Tajín rim
Made with: IMPOSTER Tequila

Ingredients

2 oz IMPOSTER Tequila
1 oz Finest Call Citrus Sour
3 oz Grapefruit Soda (Q recommended)
Garnish: Tajín rim
Ice to fill the shaker and highball

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the glass

Rim a highball glass with Tajín.

Step 2: Measure the ingredients

Measure 2 oz IMPOSTER Tequila, 1 oz Finest Call Citrus Sour, 3 oz Grapefruit Soda (Q recommended) into a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice.

Step 3: Shake

Shake vigorously until the shaker feels cold.

Step 4: Strain

Strain into a highball glass over fresh serving ice.

Step 5: Prepare the glass

Finish with tajín rim and serve promptly.

Why This Works With IMPOSTER Tequila

IMPOSTER Tequila supplies the agave-inspired base, citrus sour contributes a measured balancing mixer, and grapefruit soda gives the long drink its defining fruit and carbonation. Adding soda after straining preserves that finish. The rim belongs outside the glass rather than stirred through the drink.

Serving Notes

Prepare the Tajín rim before adding ice. A partial rim lets guests use the plain side if preferred.

Add the measured 3 oz grapefruit soda after shaking and straining; do not shake it.

Variations and Substitutions

No rim

Omit Tajín when a plain rim is preferred. Keep the original liquid measures.

A spritz alternative

Use Paloma Spritz for the separate grapefruit, amaro-alternative, and soda formula.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should grapefruit soda go into the shaker?

No. Shake Tequila and citrus sour only, strain over fresh ice, then add grapefruit soda.

Does this Paloma use fresh grapefruit juice?

The supplied formula uses 3 oz grapefruit soda, not a separate grapefruit-juice measure.

Is Paloma alcohol-free?

IMPOSTER Tequila is a zero-proof spirit-inspired base. Check the current labels for Citrus Sour, grapefruit soda, and Tajín before describing the entire finished drink as alcohol-free.