Paloma

Another Mexican favorite, the Paloma consists of tequila, fresh lime juice, and grapefruit soda. Jarritos soda is the most popular choice in Mexico — and you can typically find it in the U.S. — but you can also use Squirt, Ting, or Fresca. While the Paloma takes a back seat to the Margarita, it is…

Category

Cocktails

Glassware

Highball

ABV

8-10%

Flavour

Citrusy, Refreshing, Lightly bitter

Key ingredients

• Blanco tequila
• Fresh lime juice
• Grapefruit soda (Jarritos, Squirt or Fresca)
• Salt rim
• Grapefruit wedge

How to make it

Rub the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit wedge and dip in flaky salt. Fill with ice, add 2 oz blanco tequila and ½ oz fresh lime juice, then top with grapefruit soda. Stir gently and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Flavour profile

Citrusy, Refreshing, Lightly bitter

Origin & history

Mexico, mid-20th century; the country's most popular tequila long drink.

Serve it in

Highball

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• Amaretto Sour
• Americano
• Aperol Spritz

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