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Paloma
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Prep Time:
10m
Yield:
Serves 1
Can you guess Mexico’s favorite cocktail? Contrary to popular belief it's not the margarita. La Paloma is a traditional cocktail that is served with ice. This citrusy cocktail is prepared with grapefruit juice and tequila. According to cocktail experts, grapefruit and tequila are the perfect combination. The origin of this cocktail remains unknown. However, some sources attribute its creation to Don Javier Delgado Coroba. He is the owner of a legendary bar called La Capilla in the city of Tequila, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
¿Sabías que la paloma es el cóctel favorito de México? No, no es la margarita, contrariamente a la creencia popular. La paloma es un cóctel tradicional que se sirve con hielo. Este cóctel cítrico se prepara con jugo de toronja y tequila. De acuerdo con los expertos en cócteles, el pomelo y el tequila son la combinación perfecta. Esta combinación es incluso mejor que la del tequila con jugo de lima. El origen de este cóctel sigue siendo desconocido hasta hoy. Sin embargo, algunas fuentes atribuyen su creación a Don Javier Delgado Coroba. El dueño de un legendario bar llamado La Capilla en la ciudad de Tequila, en el estado mexicano de Jalisco.
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Ingredients
Paloma
- 2 tablespoons Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar, for rimming
- Lime wedges for rimming and garnish
- 1 1/2 cups ice plus more for serving
- 1.5 ounces tequila reposado
- 3 ounces grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce sparkling water
- Grapefruit slice for garnish
Directions
- Place sugar in a small plate in an even layer. Run a lime wedge along rim of serving glass to wet evenly. Dip rim in sugar to coat. Add ice to glass and set aside.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups ice, tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Pour over ice, garnish with a lime slice and grapefruit slice and enjoy.
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Recipe developed for Imperial Sugar by Ericka Sanchez @nibblesandfeasts.
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Looks so refreshing! ?