Tequila and mezcal
Paloma
- Base
- Tequila and mezcal
- Family
- Highball
- Era
- 1934–1969: post-war and tiki
- Date
- No firm date
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Technique
- Built in the glass
- Flavour
- Citrus, Bitter
- Strength
- Light
- IBA list
- New Era
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tequila | 50 ml |
| Lime juice | 15 ml |
| Grapefruit soda | 120 ml |
| Salt (garnish) | a pinch |
| Grapefruit slice (garnish) | a slice |
Method
- Fill the glass with ice and add the tequila and lime.
- Top with grapefruit soda and garnish.
Tools
Place of origin
Where it is most consumed
Considered very popular in Mexico, perhaps more than the Margarita.
An impression, not a measured figure
Curious stories
One version
It has no firm origin. It is often explained by the arrival of grapefruit sodas in Mexico in the mid-20th century.
