Gin Paloma
Wolfrest’s take on the celebrated cocktail: fresh, citrus-led and pleasantly bitter.
The Paloma meets Wolfrest Italiano.
In our version of the Paloma, Wolfrest Gin Italiano replaces tequila and meets pink grapefruit. The result is a fresh, approachable cocktail with a clearly defined botanical character.
The gin’s Mediterranean notes, the rounded character of Piedmont hazelnut and the gentle bitterness of grapefruit create a lively balance, perfect for aperitivo.
Ingredients
- Wolfrest Gin Italiano50 ml
- Pink grapefruit juice80 ml
- Fresh lime juice15 ml
- Agave syrup10 ml
- Soda water40–60 ml
- Iceplenty
Method
Chill the glass
Fill a highball glass with ice and swirl it gently. Discard any excess water.
Add the ingredients
Add 50 ml of Wolfrest Gin Italiano, pink grapefruit juice, lime juice and agave syrup.
Top with soda water
Slowly pour in the chilled soda water and stir once from the bottom upwards.
Garnish
Finish with a slice of pink grapefruit, without adding decorations that would overpower the cocktail’s profile.
Fresh, citrus-led and pleasantly bitter.
Pink grapefruit brings acidity, fragrance and a gentle bitter note. Its character complements juniper, wild rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, elderflower, orange and hazelnut without concealing the identity of Wolfrest Italiano.
Use well-chilled grapefruit juice and a neutral soda water to keep the cocktail clean, bright and easy to drink.
A slice of pink grapefruit.
A simple garnish immediately recalls the key ingredient and completes the drink without weighing it down. Place it on the rim or between the ice and the glass.
How to make a Gin Paloma
Can you make a Paloma with gin?
Yes. The traditional recipe uses tequila, while this interpretation features Wolfrest Gin Italiano for a more botanical, Mediterranean profile.
Which grapefruit should I choose?
Pink grapefruit is ideal for its balance of sweetness, acidity and bitterness, as well as the delicate colour it gives the cocktail.
Which glass should I use?
A highball filled with ice keeps the Paloma chilled and enhances the lively sparkle of the soda water.
How can I make the Paloma less sweet?
Reduce or omit the agave syrup and use a neutral soda water, adjusting the balance to the sweetness of the grapefruit.
Wolfrest Gin Italiano.
Seven Italian botanicals with a distinctive rounded Piedmont character.
Discover the 500 ml bottle