This is the best Low Calorie Paloma Cocktail Recipe! It’s just 117 calories, strong, and refreshing.
The Paloma cocktail is made with tequila, grapefruit and lime, and packs quite the punch!
I’ll show you how to make this cocktail Paloma recipe tequila drink low in calories. So you can enjoy it on any diet, without guilt.
Low Calorie Paloma Cocktail
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Ingredients in Skinny Paloma Drinks
To save calories, I make a fresh Paloma drink, instead of a Paloma with grapefruit soda. Which is packed with sugar and calories.
As a bonus, this is the traditional way to make Paloma cocktails both tequila or mescal based.
Low Calorie Tips for Making the Best Paloma Recipe:
- Zero calorie all-natural simple syrup… this all natural simple syrup has zero calories and no sugar! (see recipe card!!)
- Fresh Squeezed Juice… use fresh squeezed juice, it has no added sugar or preservatives and makes for the best tasting cocktails. And the lowest calorie cocktail!
- Club Soda… skip the sugar filled grapefruit soda, and make this low calorie cocktail with club soda, and fresh juice.
Shopping List for Skinny Paloma Cocktails:
- Kosher salt
- Fresh grapefruit juice
- Fresh lime juice
- Zero calorie all-natural simple syrup
- Tequila
- Club soda
- Grapefruit wedge (optional garnish)
- Sprig rosemary (optional garnish)
How to Make a Skinny Paloma with Tequila
This easy Paloma cocktail recipe needs a good tequila. And I recommend always getting SILVER TEQUILA, as gold will overwhelm the flavors in this low calorie cocktail.
I recommend “middle shelf” tequila at a minimum, here are my favorite tequila brands for making Palomas. I’ve also supplied you with a “bottom shelf” tequila I’ve come to love.
The Best Tequila for Paloma Cocktails:
- Patron Silver Tequila (my favorite top shelf tequila)
- Don Julio Silver Tequila (a good middle shelf tequila)
- Piedra Azul Silver Tequila (a fantastic bottom shelf tequila)
How to Make a Skinny Paloma Cocktail:
- Pour some kosher salt on a plate. Rub the rim of a highball glass with grapefruit wedge, then dip rim of the glass in salt.
- To the same glass, add the grapefruit juice, lime juice, and zero calorie all-natural simple syrup. Stir until combined.
- Add the tequila, ice, and club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge and rosemary sprig.
Low Calorie Paloma Cocktail Recipe
This low calorie tequila cocktail is fresh and delicious, while being strong and impressive.
You can enjoy this Paloma tequila recipe for just 117 calories! Be sure to see below for more low calorie tequila recipes!
More Low Calorie Cocktail Recipes:
Low Calorie Paloma {JUST 117 CALORIES}
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon zero calorie all-natural simple syrup
- 2 ounces tequila
- ¼ cup club soda
- 1 grapefruit wedge
- 1 sprig rosemary optional
Instructions
- Pour some kosher salt on a plate. Rub the rim of a highball glass with grapefruit wedge, then dip rim of the glass in salt.
- To the same glass, add the grapefruit juice, lime juice, and zero calorie all-natural simple syrup. Stir until combined.
- Add the tequila, ice, and club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge and rosemary sprig.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Paloma Drinks
Most paloma recipes have added sugar AND sugary sodas mixed in.
But I was able to cut 100’s of calories and lots of sugar with my low calorie cocktail tips and tricks. (See above in the “ingredients” section)
You can find more low calorie cocktails in the next section, keep scrolling!
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Article History:
- Originally written and published July 23, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on June 6, 2023 by Audrey Johns
