These Big Batch Palomas are the perfect summer drink if you like light, bright, and citrusy cocktails! Simply mix together tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and some agave for sweetness. Finish off your Paloma with soda for a fizzy twist and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love These Big Batch Palomas
They’re delicious! What’s better in the summer than a citrus-based cocktail?! The base for this yummy cocktail is fresh grapefruit and lime juice, a good quality tequila, and some sweet agave. It goes down as easy as a crisp lemonade!
Perfect for a summer bash! A big batch cocktail is the perfect drink to make for a group of people, whether it’s a dinner party, impromptu hang-out, or poolside party. Just mix it all together and forget about it, because everyone can serve themselves.
They’re so easy to make! Palomas are so easy to make, even when they’re supersized. Just mix together all of the ingredients except the ice and soda. Add those two when you’re ready to serve and there you have it!
More Tequila Cocktail Recipes
- Try a strawberry tequila sour if you’re looking for a sweet-tart cocktail.
- Passion fruit tequila jello shots can really amp up the party!
- But if you want to relax, sip on a gentle cucumber spa martini.
- And I didn’t forget about you beer lovers out there! Don’t sleep on these delicious Corona sunrises.
Ingredients
The key to making a good Paloma is fresh juice! Don’t skimp on freshly squeezing your grapefruit and lime juice for maximum flavor. See the list below for the rest of the ingredients and check the recipe card for exact “big batch” measurements.
- Blanco tequila
- Juice: Fresh grapefruit and lime juice
- Agave
- Salt
- Grapefruit soda (or top chico)
- For serving: edible flowers and grapefruit wedges
How to Make a Big Batch of Palomas
Step 1: Mix Ingredients
In a large pitcher or drink dispenser, add Blanco tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave, and salt. Mix everything together until your Paloma is combined.
Step 2: Add Soda + Serve
- At this point, cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. It can sit covered in the fridge overnight but don’t wait too long to serve.
- If you’re serving your cocktails right away, add 2-3 scoops of ice and the soda or topo chico. Stir together once more and serve over ice.
FAQs
The base of a Paloma is tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit flavor! Some people use grapefruit soda, some use grapefruit juice, it’s really just up to individual preference.
The Spanish translation of the word is dove! No one quite knows how the cocktail got its name and how it related to doves, but doves represent peace so maybe it’s because drinking a Paloma makes you feel more peaceful.
They’re both tequila-based and have lime juice in them, but that’s where the similarities end. They’re very different cocktails, but equally delicious!
More Big Batch Recipes You’ll Love
- Big Batch Passion Fruit Martini
- Big Batch Bloody Mary Recipe
- Big Batch Dirty Shirley
- Big Batch Pomegranate Margarita Recipe
- Big Batch Pear Martini Recipe
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Big Batch Palomas
ingredients
- 16 oz blanco tequila
- 16 oz freshly juiced grapefruit juice
- 8 oz freshly juiced lime juice
- 2-4 oz agave
- Pinch of salt
- 16 oz grapefruit soda or topo chico
- Edible flowers for serving
- Grapefruit wedges for serving
instructions
- In a large pitcher or drink dispenser add blanco tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave and salt. Whisk together until combined.
- At this point, cover and refrigerate until serving. If serving right away, add 2-3 scoops of ice and the soda or topo chico. Stir together once more and serve over ice.
Nutrition
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