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Virgin Paloma in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Virgin Paloma recipe

BuiltHighballCubed iceAlcohol-free

The Virgin Paloma is an alcohol-free drink, made with grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave syrup and more, served in a highball over ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Alcohol-free. About 95 calories per drink.

Virgin Paloma ingredients

Grapefruit juice60 ml (2 oz)
Lime juice15 ml (½ oz)
Agave syrup10 ml (¼ oz)
Salt1 pinch
Grapefruit sodatop up, about 90 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Virgin Paloma

  1. Fill a highball with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a salt rim.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Grapefruit wedge and a salt rim
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Virgin Paloma: quick answers

Does the Virgin Paloma contain alcohol?
No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
How many calories are in a Virgin Paloma?
About 95 calories per drink, from the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Virgin Paloma served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Virgin Paloma have?
5 in total: grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave syrup, salt and grapefruit soda.

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