Sparkling Paloma

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IT TURNS OUT THE PALOMA, NOT THE MARGARITA, IS MEXICO'S MOST BELOVED COCKTAIL. 

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The paloma is a thirst-quenching tequila cocktail that's very simple to mix up. Paloma in Spanish means "dove," and it's a fitting name for this sparking pink grapefruit drink. Though there are variations, two elements are madatory in any paloma recipe: tequila and grapefruit. It's a beautiful pairing, especially with a juicy grapefruit slice and a little fizz. 

Sparkling Paloma Ingredients

What goes into that glass of deliciousness? These four simple ingredients should be all you need:

  • 4.5 oz Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit 
  • 1.5 oz Tequila 
  • Lots of fresh ice
  • Juicy Grapefruit wedge 

Sparkling Paloma

Simple ingredients make for a simple – but superbly delicious – recipe. All you’ll need is to follow these few simple steps for this Sparkling Paloma 

Step One: Fill a highball glass to the top with ice. 

Step Two: Add the Tequila.

Step Three: Pour in the Sparkling Pink Grapefruit.Garnish with fresh slice of Grapefruit.

Mixers: Sparkling Pink Grapefruit

Spirits:

No spirits

Tastes: Long and refreshing