Best Tequila to Cop for Making the Perfect Palomas at Home

If you can’t quite jet to the ‘land of the Mexica’ for an (authentic) sip of its zesty and refreshing ‘national drink’ - there are plenty of ways to stir up something closer to home that will hit the spot. The key? Picking up the right bottle of tequila - apart from some grapefruit soda and lime juice, of course - so you end up with the best Palomas for cocktail hour.

The Legend of the Paloma

Although the margarita gets all the agave attention, connoisseurs of the spirit deem Palomas the best cocktail there is. The breezy highball is quite simple to craft - with only a few ingredients on the recipe list. However, its history is anything but - with records loosely crediting one Don Javier Delgado of the oldest bar in the tiny town of Tequila in Jalisco.

The concoction quickly grew in popularity across the US and is now a staple across bars and restaurants around the globe, including India. If it’s Palomas you’re seeking, knowing exactly which tequila to pour makes all the difference.

The Best Paloma Recipe with Tequila by Muro, Bangalore

Bar Manager Sahil Essani from Muro Bangalore keeps things simple for his Palomas. An unequivocally smashable, lip-smacking delight crafted with Patrón, super grapefruit, soda, and our signature salt blend.

Recipe:

• 60 ml blanco tequila

• 5 ml fresh lime juice

• 5 ml sugar syrup

• 20 ml grapefruit juice

• Soda water to top

• Grapefruit slice (to garnish)

  
  

Directions: Add the ingredients, except the grapefruit slice and soda, to a glass with ice. Stir to combine, then top with soda, and garnish with the fruit. Serve immediately. You could rim the glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into salt for added flavour.

Simple, refreshing, and absolutely irresistible - come and taste the classic that everyone’s raving about!

Originally published by Lifestyle Asia.