Pink Paloma Fresca cocktail in a highball garnished with grapefruit wheel and half salt rim
Weekly Feature
Friday, April 3, 2026

Pink Paloma Fresca

A Bittersweet Toast to the Weekend

Friday afternoons have a particular energy, don't they? That moment when you close your laptop and realize the next two days are yours. The Pink Paloma Fresca captures that exact feeling in a glass. This isn't your standard Paloma. Sure, you've got the tequila and grapefruit foundation, but the Campari brings something unexpected to the party. That gorgeous pink hue comes with a sophisticated bitter edge that keeps things interesting, while vanilla syrup adds just enough sweetness to round out the tart citrus without tipping into candy territory. A pinch of sea salt (plus that half-rim) does what salt always does best, making every flavor sing louder. The bubbles from club soda keep it light and celebratory, exactly what you want when you're transitioning from work mode to weekend mode. Mix one up when friends are coming over, or make it your personal Friday ritual. Either way, you've got yourself a sipper that tastes like the weekend feels.
highball·tequila

Pink Paloma Fresca

Medium·highball
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Ingredients

  • 2 ozblanco tequila
  • 1 ozfresh grapefruit juice
  • 0.5 ozfresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ozCampari
  • 0.25 ozvanilla syrup
  • 2 ozchilled club soda
  • 1 pinchsea salt

Method

  1. 1.Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, Campari, vanilla syrup, and sea salt to a shaker with ice
  2. 2.Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds
  3. 3.Fill a highball glass with fresh ice
  4. 4.Fine strain the mixture over the ice
  5. 5.Top with club soda and gently stir once
  6. 6.Apply salt rim to half the glass and garnish with grapefruit wheel
Garnishgrapefruit wheel and half salt rim

Note: This festive sipper brings bright citrus with a beautiful pink hue from the Campari, which adds sophisticated bitter complexity to balance the sweet vanilla and tart grapefruit. The sea salt enhances all the flavors while the effervescence keeps it refreshing and celebratory—perfect for toasting the weekend!

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