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Paloma

Name: Paloma
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 3 oz Grape Soda; 1 1/2 oz Tequila

Paloma combines Grape Soda, Tequila in a cocktail served in a collins glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for summer patio, date night.

Quick fact

The paloma is a tequila-based cocktail. This drink is most commonly prepared by mixing tequila, lime juice, and a grapefruit-flavored soda such as Fresca, Squirt, or Jarritos and served with ice and a lime wedge. Adding salt to the rim of the glass is also an option.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

2 total

Grape Sodamixer - Non-alcoholic

3 oz

Tequilaspirit - Alcoholic

1 1/2 oz

How to make it

Build it step by step.

1 steps

Stir together and serve over ice.

Method

Stirred

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Paloma is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Grape Soda, Tequila.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

✓Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for summer patio, date night.

Glassware

Collins glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a balanced profile with support from Grape Soda, Tequila.

Best pairing

Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.

Serving style

Serve in a collins glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Paloma sits comfortably in the tequila cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

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