Pineapple Paloma
The Pineapple Paloma is a medium tequila tropical cocktail, fruity and tart on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 81 out of 100
- Sweet
- 72 out of 100
- Fruity
- 89 out of 100
- Bitter
- 27 out of 100
- Boozy
- 28 out of 100
How to make a Pineapple Paloma
To make a Pineapple Paloma, build over ice in a highball glass: 4 oz tequila, 4 oz grapefruit juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 8 oz pineapple juice and 1 pepper. Garnish with lime.
You'll need
- Tequila4 oz
- Grapefruit Juice4 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice1 oz
- Pineapple Juice8 oz
- Pepper1
- Limegarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in tequila, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice and pepper.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
- 4
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Why build it in the glass? Tequila, grapefruit juice and fresh lime juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Pineapple Paloma questions
What does a Pineapple Paloma taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly fruity and tart. It's a medium drink at about 8% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Pineapple Paloma?
About 8% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Pineapple Paloma and a Winter Paloma?
Both use tequila, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice and pepper. The Pineapple Paloma adds pineapple juice, while the Winter Paloma uses agave syrup. The Pineapple Paloma is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; the Winter Paloma is blended and served in a highball glass.
How many people does a Pineapple Paloma serve?
This recipe makes about 0.5 liters, enough for roughly 3 glasses.
What glass do you serve a Pineapple Paloma in?
A highball glass.