Mix Up A Drink for National Paloma Day

Celebrate National Paloma Day with Mexico’s favorite refreshing drink! Usually made with just Tequila, lime juice, grapefruit soda, and a pinch of salt, the classic Paloma is easily riff-able. 

Like most cocktails, the origins of this summer favorite are murky. Some sources point to legendary bartender Don Javier Delgado Corona, others point to a folk song named La Paloma. Regardless, the delightful concoction is easy to mix and easier to drink.

Paloma Negra

By Esperanza, Auberge Resort Collection

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Tequila Blanco
• 1 oz. Grapefruit Juice
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• 2 oz. pineapple juice
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of charcoal
• 1 orange wedge

Preparation: Add the ingredients into a Collins glass filled with ice. Give a gentle stir and top with pineapple salty foam and charcoal. For the pineapple salty foam, shake vigorously the pineapple juice and the salt with ice, then use a spoon to serve it on the drink.

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Paloma Roja

By Osvaldo Vazquez mixologist for  Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Tequila
• 1/4 oz. Hibiscus tea
• 1 oz. Lime juice
• 4 oz. Grapefruit soda
• Ice cubes
• 1 pinch Salt or Tajin
• 1 tsp. Jalapeño (sliced without seeds)
• Grapefruit slices

Preparation: Salt rim a Collins glass, then fill it with ice and incorporate all ingredients. Stir the mix and garnish with grapefruit slices and jalapeño.

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Hermanito Paloma

By Bar Hermanito

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Blanco Tequila
• 1/4 oz. Agave or Honey
• 1/4 oz. Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz. Giffard Pamplemousse

Preparation: Build in tin, short shake, strain over ice in Collins glass with salted rim, top with soda, lime wedge garnish.

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Paloma Spritz

By Madre! Oaxacan restaurant and Mezcaleria

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Tequila Blanco Pueblo Viejo
• 1 oz. Mezcal Espadin
• 1 1/2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
• 1/2 oz. Lime
• 3/4 oz. Simple Syrup
• 2 oz. Sparkling Rosé Lucien Albrecht
• 1 pinch salt

Preparation: Shake the mezcal, tequila, grapefruit, lime juice, and simple syrup. Strain it and carefully pour into a wine glass or Collins glass. Add a pinch of salt then top it off with the sparkling wine. Garnish with a full grapefruit moon.

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Source: Mixology News