Today is World Paloma Day. Whether you like to drink it with fresh juice or are a supporter of Haritos, these recipes will help you try something new.
The margarita may be the world’s most popular tequila cocktail, but the Paloma has grown in popularity in recent years, with soft drink brand Three Cents claiming the drink has become popular in Europe.
Here are Paloma’s top 10 recipes, from the traditional to the ones with a twist.
Paloma Fancy Pants
If you’re looking for something traditional but a little star-spangled, this recipe blends Matthew McConaughey’s Pantalones Tequila with Blake Lively’s Grapefruit Soda.
material
Pantalones Organic Reposado Tequila 40ml
90ml Betty Buzz Grapefruit
15ml lime juice
Garnish with grapefruit and orange slices
Method
Pour Pantalones Organic Tequila, Betty Buzz Grapefruit and lime juice into a sea-salt rimmed glass over ice. Stir in the magic, then add a “citrus parade” of grapefruit slices and orange slices.
Pomegranate Paloma
If you don’t like bitter flavors, try Jose Cuervo’s sweet and fruity flavors.
material
Cuervo Traditional Reposado Tequila 60ml
Pomegranate juice 30ml
Grapefruit soda 90ml
squeeze a lime
Pomegranate seeds or grapefruit slices for garnish
Method
Mix all ingredients in a highball glass without ice. Then add ice and garnish with pomegranate seeds or grapefruit slices.
Gran Copa Paloma
On the other hand, if you find Palomas too sweet, Gran Centenario takes it up a notch with just a touch of bitterness and spice.
material
Gran Centenario Reposado Tequila 60ml
Pink grapefruit soda 22ml
30ml fresh lime juice
Agave syrup 15ml
2 dashes orange bitters
sliced lime for garnish
Chili powder
Method
Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain over ice, and strain into a rocks glass rimmed with chili powder.
Altos Paloma Royal
Palomas are notoriously easy to make, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fancy, and this recipe from Altos adds a little sparkle.
material
Altos Plata Tequila 50ml
25ml fresh lemon juice
Agave syrup 15ml
Fresh grapefruit juice 30ml
GH Mumm Brut Champagne 30ml
Method
Add all ingredients except champagne to a shaker with ice and shake. Pour into a tall glass. Pour Mumm Brut. Garnish with grapefruit slices and rosemary sprigs.
La Paloma de Obsidiana
This recipe for Casa Obsidiana Tequila combines Mexico and France, adding fresh, delicate liqueurs to enhance the flavor and create a beautiful rosy pink color.
material
Casa Obsidiana Blanco 45ml
Lillet Rose Liqueur 15ml
Agave syrup 7ml
Grapefruit juice 15ml
7ml lime juice
Mexican squirrel 90ml
Method
Place all ingredients except soda and salt in a shaker, add ice and shake gently. Strain into a highball glass with half a rim of grapefruit salt, add fresh ice, top with Mexican squirrel, and garnish with grapefruit slices.
Cascabel Paloma
Some things don’t require twists, but rather delicacy. This recipe from Cascabel focuses on quality ingredients and balance.
material
Cascabel Blanco 50ml
10ml lime juice
grapefruit soda
a pinch of sea salt
Method
Measure the Blanco and lime juice and pour into a highball glass. Add grapefruit soda and a pinch of salt. Garnish with grapefruit.
simple paloma
If tequila isn’t your thing, this mezcal-based option from The Lost Explorer adds a smoky vegetal note to a classic grapefruit serve.
material
50ml The Lost Explorer Espadin
Grapefruit juice 100ml
10ml lime juice
Topped with tonic water (optional)
Garnish with a grapefruit slice
Method
Mix all ingredients except tonic water in a shaker with ice. Shake it. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice. Sit in the sunshine.
Ritual Paloma
Who said you needed alcohol to make a delicious cocktail? This recipe uses Ritual’s Tequila Alternative for a flavorful, hangover-free drink.
material
60ml Ritual Tequila Substitute
lime juice 30ml
Grapefruit juice 60ml
7ml agave nectar or simple syrup
soda
lime for decoration
Method
Pour Ritual Tequila Substitute and lime juice into a glass over ice. Pour in grapefruit soda and garnish with lime.
blood orange paloma
If you prefer a darker pink than Paloma pink, this recipe for Tequila Avion brings the bold flavor of blood orange to your party.
material
Tequila Avion Reserva Cristalino 30ml
Fresh blood orange juice 15ml
7ml lime juice
Grapefruit juice 30ml
blood orange slices and sea salt for garnish
Method
First, fill a glass with ice and add tequila. Next, add fresh lime juice, fresh blood orange juice, and grapefruit juice. You can also add agave nectar or simple syrup to sweeten it. Stir everything together until it’s completely mixed. Garnish the drink if you like.
comos strawberry paloma
It makes sense that Paloma would have pink tequila in it. Comos Blanco Tequila is aged in French oak red wine barrels to give it its color and delicate sweetness. Pair it with strawberry liqueur and you’ve got your new favorite summer drink.
material
Comos Tequila Reposado Rosa 45ml
30ml fresh grapefruit juice
Giffard Strawberry Liqueur 15ml
15ml lime juice
7ml agave syrup
soda water
Method
Add all ingredients to a shaker can filled with good quality ice and shake. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice and top with soda water. Garnish with strawberries.
