This alcohol-free highball keeps the Paloma's tart grapefruit and salted lime character. A little plain soda stretches the fruit soda without making the drink overly sweet.
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Ready in3 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving27Total sugar · estimated per serving6g
Non-alcoholic
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Fill a highball with ice, then add lime juice and the small pinch of salt.
How do I keep a virgin Paloma from tasting too salty?+
Use only the small pinch of fine salt listed; grapefruit soda and fresh lime should remain the main flavors. Stir the salt into the lime before adding ice, then top with chilled grapefruit soda and soda water. If the first sip tastes salty, omit salt next time rather than adding more syrup.
Is a virgin Paloma just grapefruit soda?+
Lime, a pinch of salt, and some plain soda create a more balanced highball than soda alone.
Can I use tequila alternative?+
An alcohol-free tequila-style spirit can add bite, but check its own label for sugar and calories.
Non-alcoholic
