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Paloma

A refreshing Mexican cocktail featuring tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, and soda water. Light, citrusy, and bright.

Ingredients

  • Tequila (blanco)2 oz
  • Grapefruit juice1 oz
  • Soda water3 oz
  • Simple syrupoptional0.5 oz
  • Lime juiceoptional0.5 oz

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Instructions

  1. 1Rim a highball glass with salt (optional)
  2. 2Add tequila and grapefruit juice to the glass
  3. 3Add ice to the glass
  4. 4Top with soda water
  5. 5Stir gently to combine
  6. 6Garnish with a grapefruit wedge
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
build
Servings
1
Garnish
Grapefruit wedge
tequilamexicancitrusrefreshing

The Paloma is Mexico's most popular cocktail, even more beloved than the Margarita. It's a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create something truly extraordinary.

History

Created in Mexico, the Paloma (Spanish for "dove") represents the pinnacle of Mexican cocktail culture.

Source: Classic cocktail