The Yuzu Paloma Highball is a crisp Japanese-Mexican fusion cocktail that takes the refreshing shape of a Paloma and gives it a brighter citrus lift. Blanco tequila brings clean agave character, grapefruit juice adds bitter-sweet freshness, and yuzu gives the drink a sharp, aromatic citrus note that feels more delicate and floral than lime alone.
Agave rounds out the acidity, while soda water stretches the drink into a light, sparkling highball. The result is refreshing, elegant and easy to drink, with enough complexity to make it feel more special than a standard long tequila serve.
This is the kind of cocktail that works beautifully for summer parties, aperitif hours, garden drinks or lighter food pairings. Bright, fizzy and citrus-led, the Yuzu Paloma Highball is simple in shape but distinctive in flavour, clean, refreshing and quietly sophisticated.
Ingredients
45 ml Blanco tequila
50 ml Grapefruit Juice
15 ml Yuzu juice
10 ml Agave syrup
Soda Water to top
1 piece Grapefruit Slice
1 piece Yuzu peel
Instructions
Add tequila, grapefruit juice, yuzu juice and agave syrup to a highball glass with ice.
Add soda water slowly.
Stir gently to combine while keeping the sparkle.
Garnish with grapefruit peel.
Recommended glassware
Highball Glass (recommended)
A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.
240–350 mlTall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.
Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.
Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.
Quick facts
5 mins Easy Approx. 11% ABV 1.3 units 150 kcal Cubed ice
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