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Pineapple Paloma

Rather than leading with sweetness, sour, citrus and fruity across a lean, light body. The drink is light in strength and fairly approachable.

SourCitrusFruity
APPROX. ABV
14%
STRENGTH
2/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength2
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

4 oz Tequila

4 oz Grapefruit Juice

1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

8 oz Pineapple Juice

Garnish with Lime

Rimmed Pepper

Method
Rub the rim of each glass with lime slice and dip into salt. Add ice, tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and top with pineapple soda. Give it a quick stir. Garnish with fresh pineapple or lime.
Glass
Collins glass
Garnish
Citrus garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Seafood
02Fried food

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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