Pineapple Paloma is a tropical tequila highball that keeps the grapefruit-lime backbone of a Paloma while adding pineapple for sweetness, body, and a warmer fruit profile.
Rim a highball glass lightly with pepper if desired. Fill the glass with ice, then add tequila, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and pineapple juice. Stir briefly until cold and integrated. Serve without garnish.
Serve tall in a highball glass over ice with a restrained pepper rim. Avoid extra fruit garnish so the drink stays clean and does not exceed the garnish rule.
Pair it with tacos al pastor, grilled fish, shrimp ceviche, pineapple salsa, guacamole, or spicy chicken. Grapefruit, pineapple, and tequila handle chile and salt naturally.
This is a contemporary variation on the Mexican Paloma template. Pineapple pushes the drink toward a tropical highball while grapefruit and lime keep it recognizable.
Best for summer parties, taco night, beach menus, and casual aperitivo service.
Tequila gives agave structure, grapefruit adds bittersweet citrus, lime sharpens the drink, pineapple adds tropical sweetness, and the pepper rim brings a dry spicy edge.
Tropical, crisp, salty-spicy, and easy to drink.
Top with soda water for more lift, or use mezcal for a smoky version. Keep the pepper rim light so it does not overpower the pineapple.
12%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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