Paloma cocktail

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Paloma

  • The paloma (Spanish for "dove") is the national drink of Mexico.

Paloma (Liquor.com version)

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila, blanco or light reposado
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 4 ounces Grapefruit soda, chilled, to top (Fresca, Squirt, or Jarritos)
  • Pinch of salt for drink
  • Optional: salt or Tajín for rim.
  • Garnish: lime wheel
  • Ice for drinking

Glassware

Construction

  • Optional: Rim glass with lime juice and salt or Tajín.
  • Add the tequila, lime juice, and pinch of salt to the glass, and fill with ice.
  • Top with grapefruit soda, and stir briefly and gently to combine.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel.

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