The Paloma is the perfect summer cocktail, for beginners as well as seasoned mixologists. All of the ingredients are easy to find and sometimes are even already on hand. The quality of the Paloma can be enhanced based on the quality of a few simple ingredients, especially the tequila.
Drinks with tequila scream summer! They are refreshing and are perfect for hot weather. The mix between the sweet and tart are the perfect balance. The sweetness comes from the agave in the tequila while it is perfectly balanced with the tartness of the grapefruit juice.
A Note on Tequila:
Similar to wine, there are tequilas that are produced in the lowlands as well as the highlands. The two vary from vegetal to sweet based on their growing area. The process determines the smoothness as well as the quality of the product you are drinking.
Aguamiel is the tequila that we used in the Paloma for a couple of reasons. The first being it is inexpensive at $29.99. Which makes it the perfect product for mixing as well as sipping. It is the highest rated blanco tequila on Tequila Matchmaker. It is perfect on its own because of the sweetness of the agave, while also being a great mixer at a value price.
The Paloma Cocktail
Ingredients:
Kosher salt
1 grapefruit wedge
1/4 cup white grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup of Aguamiel Blanco tequila
1/4 cup club soda
Salt the rim of a cocktail glass. Mix juices and tequila in glass and top with club soda. Garnish rim with grapefruit wedge. Enjoy.