The Best Paloma Cocktail Recipe

Learn how to make the best Paloma cocktail with fresh grapefruit, tequila, and lime. Click on the link below for a video tutorial.

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Craving the ultimate citrusy tequila cocktail? 🌸 Stop by DayNight Bakery & Bar in Ottawa to sip a crisp Paloma or make it at home using our easy recipe. Whether you’re relaxing after work or hosting friends, this cocktail will be your go‑to.

If you make this at home, be sure to tag us on our Instagram or Tiktok so we can admire your beautiful creations!

Craving a Bubbly Paloma? Visit Us or Try This Recipe at Home

Often called Mexico’s most beloved cocktail, the Paloma is traditionally made with tequila, grapefruit soda (or fresh grapefruit juice and soda water), and a hint of lime, this drink is refreshing, bright, and surprisingly simple. Its origins date back to the 1950s, with bartenders in Jalisco popularizing the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and lightly bitter notes. Today, the Paloma has gained a loyal following around the world—and we’re proud to serve one of the best versions right here in Ottawa at DayNight Bakery & Bar.

A Little History of the Paloma

Best Pairings From Our Menu

Looking to enjoy your Paloma with something sweet? Our pastries pair well with this tangy, citrus drink beautifully:

Tres Leches Cake – soft, creamy, and just sweet enough.

Coconut Flan – silky, tropical flavors complement the tequila.

Crispy Churros – dipped in chocolate, these are a match made in heaven.

2 oz (60 ml) tequila
2 oz (60 ml) fresh grapefruit juice
½ oz (15 ml) lime juice
1/4 oz (15 ml) agave or simple syrup
2 oz (60 ml) soda water (or grapefruit soda for a sweeter twist)
Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
Ice cubes
Grapefruit wedge or slice for garnish

The Ingredients

Instructions

Run a grapefruit wedge around the rim of a tall glass and dip in salt.

Fill the glass with ice cubes.

Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave. Stir gently.

Top with soda water and give a light stir to combine.

Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and enjoy!

Ready to sip the real thing? Come try our perfectly balanced Paloma at DayNight Bakery & Bar in Ottawa—or mix it up at home and tag us on Instagram @daynight613 or Tiktok @daynight613 for a chance to be featured.