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Paloma
A refreshing Mexican cocktail featuring tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, and soda water. Light, citrusy, and bright.
Ingredients
- 2 ozTequila (blanco)
- 1 ozGrapefruit juice
- 3 ozSoda water
- ½ ozSimple syrup (optional)
- ½ ozLime juice (optional)
Method
- 1Rim a highball glass with salt (optional)
- 2Add tequila and grapefruit juice to the glass
- 3Add ice to the glass
- 4Top with soda water
- 5Stir gently to combine
- 6Garnish with a grapefruit wedge
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Glassware
- Highball glass
- Method
- build
- Makes
- 1 drink
- Garnish
- Grapefruit wedge
tequilamexicancitrusrefreshingclassic
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