Today I’m so excited to share the perfect poolside cocktail: pretty + pink Paloma! I’ve joined some amazing blogging friends to bring you some really fun poolside drink recipes! Pretty + pink Paloma is the most refreshing and yummy cocktail and it’s perfect for sipping while poolside.

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You only need a few ingredients for this delicious cocktail. I’ve also included an option to reduce the sugar and save calories – total win in my book! Pair this with a yummy salad and you have the perfect day lounging at the pool!

Paloma Cocktail

The Paloma cocktail originated in Mexico. This pretty + pink Paloma is the perfect alternative to a margarita and it’s so easy to make! If you are planning your next poolside day with your girlfriends, mom friends or any friends – this drink is a crowd pleaser! I love my pink tray for serving drinks and I trimmed a few of our hibiscus to add a little tropical feel.

Pretty + Pink Paloma Cocktail

Elizabeth Light

Perfect Poolside Cocktail

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Prep Time 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

1.5 ounces Tequila Blanco (We prefer Cazadores)
6-8 ounces Grapefruit flavored club soda
2 tbsp Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit Zest
Lemon Zest & Lemon Slices
1 tbsp Monk Fruit Sweetener

Instructions

In a shallow bowl or plate mix grapefruit zest, lemon zest & monk fruit sweetener
Wet rim of glass with lemon wedge and line rim of glass with grapefruit & lemon zest mixture + monk fruit sweetener
Over ice combine tequila, grapefruit flavored club soda & grapefruit juice.
Stir
Add lemon slice & enjoy!

Notes

You can omit the tequila for an alcohol-free drink. It's so refreshing and yummy!

We purchase our Monk Fruit Sweetener at Sprouts.

Save the Calories + Cut the Sugar

A Paloma cocktail is not too sweet and the grapefruit and tequila pair so nicely together. You can add lemon slices instead of lime but you can try lime if you’d like. Lemon adds an extra pop of citrus that I love! You can also make this drink minus the tequila for an alcohol free version for anyone who wishes to forgo the alcohol – such as our expecting mama friends or for the kiddos 🙂

My favorite part of this drink is the zest + monk fruit sweetener combo used to line the rim of the glass – it’s to die for and sugar free. That’s the beauty of monk fruit sweetener, it’s a sugar free substitute that tastes very similar to sugar. Can’t wait to see what you think!

What are your favorite drinks to enjoy all summer? I’d love to know! Hope you enjoy this perfect pretty + pink Paloma cocktail poolside!