Paloma Cocktail – A Beautiful Mess

If you love margaritas but find them too sweet, the classic Paloma may be the drink for you. A tequila-based drink made with grapefruit juice and lime. The balance of citrus sweetness and acidity is just right.

Paloma is Mexico’s national drink and its most popular cocktail. Be sure to order this popular cocktail on your next outing. Today, let’s learn how to make the perfect Paloma recipe at home.

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Ingredients of Paloma

• tequila – Tequila blanco is the base of this drink.
• grapefruit juice – Freshly squeezed if available.
• sparkling water – Any type of club soda will do.
• agave nectar – If you want to add a little sweetness.
• fresh lime juice – Add a little flavor.
• course salt – For rims. I always keep it this salt It’s in hand.

A traditional Paloma is made with grapefruit soda (instead of grapefruit juice and soda water). I like this recipe too, but having tasted both, I definitely prefer the grapefruit juice version, which is fresher and has a little more flavor.

Instructions

Start by preparing the salt edges. I use a small amount of honey or agave to cover half of the outer rim of the glass. Soak in coarse salt and trim the edges to prevent them from getting into the glass.

In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave. Shake with ice for 10-15 seconds.

Pour into a glass with ice. Pour carbonated water into a glass and stir.

Garnish with grapefruit.

What does Paloma taste like?

Paloma’s cocktail tastes like a grapefruit version of a margarita. Adding carbonated water makes it a little less sweet and lighter. A delicious tequila cocktail.

History of Paloma Cocktail

Paloma means “dove” in Spanish. This drink probably dates back to the 1950s, when it was first created by Mexican tequila bartender Don Javier Delgado Corona. It may have been named after the popular folk song “La Paloma.” No matter how this cocktail was created, we’re happy to say that it has remained popular for decades and has stood the test of time.

tips on how to make

• You don’t need to salt the rim, but I really like it in this cocktail. Never skip. I like to use kosher salt or margarita salt.
• Fresh grapefruit juice is worth the effort and is definitely delicious. However, I often use store-bought juice. No one will judge you.
• If you don’t have tequila blanco, you can substitute lightly aged reposado tequila. Anejo tequila (long aged) is not recommended.
• My favorite glass to drink Paloma in is: simple rocks glass.
• If you don’t have agave nectar, you can substitute honey syrup or simple syrup.

Paloma variation

• Paloma with grapefruit soda – You can also use sweetened grapefruit soda (such as Yaritos or Squirt) in place of club soda or grapefruit juice. If using this variation, omit the agave syrup.
• Mezcal Paloma – Replace tequila with mezcal to create a smokier, more intense cocktail.
• spicy paloma – Stir sliced ​​jalapeno peppers into grapefruit juice before mixing with the rest of the cocktail. Serve with jalapenos on top.
• pink paloma – Choose ruby ​​red grapefruit juice to create a pink cocktail.

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