Paloma

The Paloma is a refreshing Mexican cocktail made with tequila, grapefruit juice, and a splash of club soda. The drink is believed to date back to the early 1900s, when tequila was first introduced to the city of Tijuana. According to legend, the Paloma was created by a bartender who was looking for a way to use up some leftover tequila. He combined the spirit with fresh grapefruit juice and club soda, and the Paloma was born.

The Paloma quickly became a popular choice at cantinas and bars in Tijuana, and soon spread to other parts of Mexico. Today, the cocktail is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, and has even made its way into the mainstream American culture. Whether you enjoy your Paloma with tequila, mezcal, or even vodka, one thing is for sure – this delicious cocktail is here to stay.

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Recipes

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Paloma

  • lime juice
  • agave nectar
  • grapefruit juice
  • sparkling water
  • tequila
  • salt
  • ice
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Strawberry Chamomile Paloma.

  • chamomile tea
  • honey
  • tequila
  • chamomile honey syrup
  • grapefruit grapefruit juice
  • water
  • strawberry
  • ice
  • sparkling water
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Salted Watermelon Paloma

  • lime juice
  • florida' ® orange juice
  • watermelon juice
  • watermelon
  • silver tequila
  • mint
  • salt
  • sparkling water
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Paloma

  • grapefruit
  • grapefruit soda
  • salt
  • lime juice
  • tequila reposado
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Pineapple Paloma

  • lime
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • tequila
  • pineapple juice
  • fever tree sparkling pink grapefruit
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Paloma

  • salt
  • bitter
  • lime juice
  • grapefruit juice
  • grapefruit soda
  • tequila blanco
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Mezcal Paloma

  • grapefruit twist
  • grapefruit wedge
  • grapefruit juice
  • chile de árbol
  • salt
  • silver tequila
  • grapefruit soda
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Rosemary Paloma

  • cocktail
  • rosemary
  • grapefruit soda
  • grapefruit wedge
  • scrappy' orange bitter
  • patrón silver
  • lime juice
  • rosemary syrup
  • rosemary syrup
  • rosemary
  • sugar
  • water
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Tickled Pink Paloma

  • agave nectar
  • strawberry pop rocks candy
  • roca patrón silver tequila
  • cardamom infused syrup
  • lime juice
  • soda water
  • pink grapefruit juice
  • ice

Ingredient Breakdown

 
lime juice
salt
grapefruit juice
ice
tequila
grapefruit soda
honey
sparkling water
silver tequila
pomegranate juice
mint
agave nectar
water
grapefruit
grapefruit wedge
rosemary
ginger
ginger syrup
ginger beer
chamomile tea
chamomile honey syrup
grapefruit grapefruit juice
strawberry
rose water
gingerbeer
florida' ® orange juice
watermelon juice
watermelon
tequila reposado
lime
pineapple juice
fever tree sparkling pink grapefruit
bitter
tequila blanco
grapefruit twist
chile de árbol
scrappy' orange bitter
patrón silver
sugar
rosemary syrup
strawberry pop rocks candy
roca patrón silver tequila
cardamom infused syrup
soda water
pink grapefruit juice
club soda
white tequila
pomegranate aril

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • lime juice 58%

Usual Ingredients

  • salt 50%

Rarey Ingredients

  • grapefruit juice 42%