Skip to content

Pineapple Paloma

The Pineapple Paloma is a medium tequila tropical cocktail, fruity and tart on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.

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

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour in tequila, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice and pepper.

  3. 3

    Stir briefly to mix.

  4. 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.