Paloma (cocktail)

The paloma (Spanish for "dove") is a tequila-based cocktail. This drink is most commonly prepared by mixing tequila, lime juice,[1] and a grapefruit-flavored soda such as Fresca, Squirt, or Jarritos and served on the rocks with a lime wedge. Adding salt to the rim of the glass is also an option.

Paloma
IBA official cocktail
TypeCocktail
Primary alcohol by volume
ServedOn the rocks; poured over ice
Standard garnishslice of lime
Standard drinkware
Highball glass
IBA specified
ingredients
  • 50 ml 100% agave tequila
  • 5 ml fresh lime juice
  • pinch of salt
  • 100 ml pink grapefruit soda
PreparationPour the tequila into a highball glass, squeeze the lime juice. Add ice and salt, fill up pink grapefruit soda. Stir gently.
Paloma recipe at International Bartenders Association

Alternatively, the grapefruit soda can be replaced with fresh white or red grapefruit juice (jugo de toronja) and club soda (sugar optional).

A simple paloma is a two-ingredient cocktail consisting only of tequila and grapefruit-flavored soda.[2] A more complex variant of the Paloma is the cantarito, which in addition to lime juice, also has lemon juice and orange juice.[3]

The paloma is more flavorful than its closest relative, the greyhound,[4] which consists of grapefruit juice and either gin or vodka mixed and served over ice.

See also

References
  1. "Paloma". Liquor.com.
  2. Cahn, Lauren. "2-Ingredient Cocktails You'll Want to Memorize".
  3. "The Cantarito Is the Most Refreshing Tequila Cocktail". The Spruce Eats.
  4. "Paloma". Supercall. June 27, 2016.
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