Ingredients
- 60 ml Tequila blanco
- 15 ml Lime juice
- 120 ml Grapefruit soda
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- Garnish Grapefruit wedge
- Garnish salt rim
Preparation
- Rim the glass with salt. Don't know how? Moisten the rim with a citrus wedge, then dip it in a plate of salt.
- Build in a highball glass over ice.
- Add tequila and lime juice.
- Top with grapefruit soda.
Origin Story
The Paloma is a traditional Mexican cocktail that likely emerged in the mid-20th century, combining tequila with grapefruit soda. It is often enjoyed as a refreshing drink, especially in warmer climates.
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Seen in
- Sicario 2015
The Mexican border setting features the Paloma as the country's most popular tequila cocktail.