Paloma is a popular cocktail in Mexico, especially during the summer months, renowned for its refreshing tartness and grapefruit flavor. It's typically made with tequila, lime juice, soda, and garnished with a slice of lime. Here's the recipe for Paloma:
Paloma Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (60 ml) tequila
- ½ ounce (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce (15 ml) simple syrup (optional)
- Soda or carbonated water, such as club soda or grapefruit soda
- Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
- Lime slice for garnish
Instructions:
- If you desire a salt rim, rub a lime wedge along the rim of the glass and dip the
- glass into salt to coat the rim.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup (if using) into the glass.
- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Fill the glass with soda or carbonated water until full.
- Garnish with a lime slice.
- Serve with a straw and enjoy!
Paloma is a refreshing cocktail, with the tartness of fresh lime juice and the deliciousness of tequila. Experience the flavors of Mexico with every sip!