Name: Pineapple Paloma
Prep time: PT10 MinM
Yield: 25 Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 Bottles Blanco Tequila; 3 Cups Pineapple Juice; 3 Cups Fresh Grapefruit Juice; 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Lime Juice; 1 1/2 Cups Agave Syrup; 50 oz Chilled Soda Water, added at service; Tajín or Salt, for the rims; Pineapple Wedges and Lime Wheels, for garnish; Ice

Everything You Need to Know About The Pineapple Paloma

The Paloma’s exact origins are hazy, but the tequila-and-grapefruit highball emerged in Mexico during the 20th century and eventually became one of the country’s signature cocktails. Our Pineapple Paloma takes the drink on vacation, pairing blanco tequila with pineapple, fresh grapefruit and lime before finishing each glass with soda water and a spicy Tajín rim. It is tropical without turning syrupy, refreshing enough for hot weather and—most importantly—easy to batch make for a crowd. For the stripped-down original, start with our classic Paloma recipe.

Pineapple Paloma

Prep Time10 Min

Yield25 Cocktails

Base SpiritTequila

Ingredients

2 Bottles Blanco Tequila
3 Cups Pineapple Juice
3 Cups Fresh Grapefruit Juice
1 1/2 Cups Fresh Lime Juice
1 1/2 Cups Agave Syrup
50 oz Chilled Soda Water, added at service
Tajín or Salt, for the rims
Pineapple Wedges and Lime Wheels, for garnish
Ice

This Batch-Made Pineapple Paloma Recipe Is The Life Of The Party

Instructions

Combine the tequila, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice and agave syrup in a large beverage dispenser or food-safe container.
Stir thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled.
Rim each highball glass with Tajín or salt and fill with ice.
Pour approximately 5 ounces of the chilled Paloma mixture over the ice.
Top with 2 ounces of chilled soda water and stir gently.
Garnish with pineapple and lime.

Pro Tip

Keep the batch and soda water refrigerated until serving, and never add ice directly to the main container. Adding ice to each glass prevents the entire batch from becoming diluted as it sits.

Pineapple Paloma Riff

Swap some tequila for mezcal to add smoke, muddle in jalapeño for heat, or use salt instead of Tajín. Add pineapple or agave for sweetness and grapefruit or lime for more tartness.

This Batch-Made Pineapple Paloma Recipe Is The Life Of The Party

Everything You Need to Know About The Pineapple Paloma