Cocktail recipe

Yuzu Paloma Pop

A high-definition Paloma with blanco tequila, grapefruit, yuzu and bright pink-grapefruit fizz.

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Yuzu Paloma Pop

Description

Yuzu Paloma Pop keeps tequila and grapefruit at the centre, then swaps some of the usual lime sharpness for fragrant yuzu. Fresh grapefruit gives bitterness and body while pink grapefruit soda stretches the drink into a crisp, sparkling highball.

A small amount of agave rounds the acidity without making the drink sweet. The yuzu should feel like a lifted citrus aroma above the grapefruit rather than a separate flavour.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Blanco tequila
  • 15 ml Yuzu juice
  • 40 ml Grapefruit Juice
  • 5 ml Agave syrup
  • Approx. 60 ml Pink grapefruit soda, to top
  • 1 piece Grapefruit Slice (for garnish)
  • Ice

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Use for gentle integration without losing carbonation. Bottle Opener – Useful for opening bottled sparkling mixers.

Instructions

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add tequila, yuzu juice, grapefruit juice and agave syrup and stir briefly.
  3. Top with pink grapefruit soda.
  4. Stir once from the bottom so the drink stays lively.
  5. Garnish with a grapefruit slice or yuzu peel.

Recommended glassware

Highball Glass
Highball Glass (Recommended)

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

240–350 ml Tall 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

4 minutes Easy Approx. 10.4% ABV 1.8 alcohol units Ice cubes Batch friendly
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