Ingredients: Served: On the rocks: poured over ice. Drinkware: Highball glass. Method: Pour the tequila into a highball glass, squeeze the lime juice. Add ice and salt, fill up pink grapefruit soda. Stir gently. 50 ml 100% agave tequila, 5 ml fresh lime juice, pinch of salt, 100 ml pink grapefruit soda

**Paloma - Cocktail** Quench your thirst with the vibrant and refreshing **Paloma Cocktail**, arguably Mexico's most popular **Tequila** drink! This easy-drinking **Cocktail** is a delightful mix of 100% agave **tequila**, zesty fresh **lime juice**, a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors, and the crisp, slightly tart fizz of pink **grapefruit soda**. Served **On the rocks** as a **Tall Drink** in a **Highball glass**, it's bubbly, bright, and incredibly satisfying. **Ingredients:** * 50 ml 100% agave tequila * 5 ml fresh lime juice * pinch of salt * 100 ml pink grapefruit soda **Preparation:** 1. Take a **Highball glass**. 2. Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip it in salt for a salted rim (optional, but classic!). 3. Fill the glass with ice cubes. 4. Pour the 100% agave **tequila** into the glass over the ice. 5. Squeeze the fresh **lime juice** into the glass. 6. Add a pinch of salt (just a small pinch to lift the flavors!). 7. Fill the glass up with pink **grapefruit soda**. 8. **Stir gently** to combine the ingredients without losing too much of the carbonation. 9. Garnish with a lime wedge or slice. 10. Serve **On the rocks**. **Notes and Tips:** * Using *100% agave* **tequila** is essential for the authentic **Paloma** taste. Both Blanco (for a brighter flavor) or Reposado (for a smoother, slightly oaky note) work well. * Fresh **lime juice** adds crucial **Citrus** acidity that balances the **Sweetened** soda. * The type of **grapefruit soda** matters! Look for a quality brand like Jarritos or Squirt. * While the pinch of salt in the drink itself might seem small, it really helps to brighten the flavors of the tequila and grapefruit. * Serving as a **Tall Drink Served Over Ice** with bubbly **Carbonated** soda makes it incredibly refreshing. **History or Origin:** The **Paloma Cocktail** is widely believed to be the most popular **Tequila** drink in Mexico, surpassing even the Margarita in some regions. Its origins are less clear than some classics, but it likely gained popularity in the mid-20th century, possibly stemming from printed recipes by American cocktail writer Don Beach (not to be confused with Donn Beach of Tiki fame). Its simple construction and delicious taste ensured its widespread appeal, especially with the rise of bottled **grapefruit soda**. **Visual Description:** Served **On the rocks** in a **Tall Drink Highball glass**, the **Paloma** has a lovely pinkish-orange hue from the **grapefruit soda**. It's bubbly and bright, filled with ice, and often adorned with a lime wedge on the rim. If you add a salted rim, it provides a beautiful contrast and highlights the drink's citrusy, slightly salty nature. **Conclusion:** For an easy-drinking, super-refreshing **Tequila Cocktail**, look no further than the **Paloma**. Its perfect blend of **Tequila**, **Citrus**, and **Grapefruit Juice** fizz makes it ideal for a hot day, a casual get-together, or any time you crave a taste of Mexico. **Stirred** gently and enjoyed **Served Over Ice** – *¡Salud!*