What ingredients are in a Pineapple Paloma?

4 oz Tequila, 4 oz Grapefruit Juice, 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice, 8 oz Pineapple juice, Garnish with Lime, Rimmed Pepper

What glass do you use for a Pineapple Paloma?

A Pineapple Paloma is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a Pineapple Paloma?

A Pineapple Paloma has an estimated ABV of 6,87%.

How many calories are in a Pineapple Paloma?

A Pineapple Paloma contains approximately 536 calories per serving.

Pineapple Paloma

Glas Collins glass

Schwierigkeitsgrad Hard

Kalorien ~536 kcal

ABV 6,87%

Zutaten

Tequila 4 oz
Grapefruit Juice 4 oz
Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz
Pineapple juice 8 oz
Lime Garnish with
Pepper Rimmed

Anweisungen

Rub the rim of each glass with lime slice and dip into salt. Add ice, tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and top with pineapple soda. Give it a quick stir. Garnish with fresh pineapple or lime.

Tropical Fruity Citrus

Pineapple Paloma is a tropical riff on the classic Mexican Paloma, combining tequila with grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and pineapple juice, served over ice in a pepper-rimmed glass with a lime garnish. The pineapple adds a sweet tropical depth that softens the grapefruit's bitterness, creating a more lush and complex flavour profile than the original. It is a modern cocktail well suited to summer menus and tropical-themed gatherings.

History & Origins

The Pineapple Paloma is a contemporary bartender's variation on Mexico's classic Paloma cocktail, the traditional version of which is a simple combination of tequila and grapefruit soda. The addition of pineapple juice reflects the craft cocktail era's enthusiasm for fresh juice variations on classic templates. Its specific origin is disputed and it represents the broader category of creative Paloma riffs that emerged in American and European cocktail menus in the 2010s.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tropical pineapple, tart grapefruit, and earthy agave tequila with a fresh lime edge and a pepper note from the rimmed glass. Palate: A complex tropical citrus interplay with pineapple's sweetness balancing the grapefruit's bitterness, lime adding bright acidity, and tequila providing an earthy, peppery backbone; the pepper rim adds a spiced contrast on entry. Finish: Tart and tropical with a pleasant tequila warmth and a lingering citrus and pineapple character.

tropical citrus tart agave fruity

Pro Tip

Salt and pepper the rim in equal measure for a more interesting contrast to the sweet-tart pineapple and grapefruit, and use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice rather than juice from a carton for the cleanest flavour.

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