Reposado Paloma
This deliciously fresh Reposado Paloma is about to become your new signature summer cocktail. Featuring reposado tequila, freshly juiced grapefruits and limes, a hint of sweetness from agave and a bubbly club soda topper, this tasty adult beverage has HAPPY HOUR written all over it!
While we all know and love the traditional Margarita, sometimes I like to play bartender and shake things up a bit. (See what I did there??) This sweet-tart Mexican cocktail is my version of rose-colored glasses and is just the way to welcome the weekend.
Why I Love This Recipe
Much like my cooking philosophy, I believe that using fresh, fragrant ingredients will yield the best possible results when making a cocktail, and this reposado paloma is no different.
While the original version of Palomas were made with grapefruit flavored sodas, I much prefer the flavor of real juice. I call for fresh grapefruit juice and a real lime to make this cocktail extra refreshing.
My advice for anyone who wants to make tequila cocktails is to use 100% agave. This is a spirit that should be made entirely from the agave plant. I don’t understand why people choose to make margaritas or palomas with cheap tequila. I promise you, itโs just not worth the hangover (been there, done that).
Treat yourself to an artisanal cocktail at home by making this reposado paloma with Exotico Tequila. Exotico’s reposado has hints of vanilla, caramel and cinnamon that gives this paloma a very rich and smooth taste without a lot of bite. I promise that this is a bottle you’ll want to buy again and again!
And don’t worry, friends. Even though this delicious reposado paloma could easily command a cool $12 to 15 at your local watering hole, making it at home means it will be much more affordable. So, sit and enjoy the setting sun a little longer tonight — you’ll definitely want a second round of this tasty beverage!
How to Make a Fresh Grapefruit Paloma
Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and the dip the outside of the rim of the glass in coarse salt or Tajรญn.
Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. If you like your cocktails on the sweeter side, feel free to add agave nectar. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well; strain into two ice-filled, salt-rimmed rocks glasses. Top with club soda. Garnish with grapefruit and lime slices. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! In fact, in my cocktail book Latin Twist you will find a smoky mezcal paloma. Either blanco, reposado, or mezcal may be used to make an authentic paloma.
Absolutely! I recommend mixing everything except the club soda up in a pitcher or punchbowl ahead of time. When you’re ready to serve, pour the palomas into glasses filled with ice, then top with a splash of bubbly club soda and a slice of grapefruit and lime to garnish it. Yum!
Paloma is the Spanish word for “dove,” which is universally associated with peace, hope, gentleness, and purity. This delectable tequila cocktail fits right in with those associations in my mind!
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Reposado Paloma
Ingredients
- coarse salt or Tajin
- 4 oz reposado tequila
- 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice, or bottled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 oz agave nectar, optional
- club soda
- grapefruit & lime wedges, for garnish
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Instructions
- Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glassย and the dip the outside of the rim of the glass in coarse salt or Tajin.ย
- To a cocktail shaker add the tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime juice. If you like aย sweet paloma feel freeย to add agave nectar.
- Fill cocktailย shaker with ice.ย Shake well; strainย into two ice-filled rocks glasses. Top with club soda. Garnish with grapefruit and lime slices.
Notes
10 Comments on “Reposado Paloma”
This is a really refreshing drink. If you like margaritas, you’ll love these. (I didn’t find any need to add the sweetener.)
What gives the Reposado Paloma so many carbs. How do I eliminate so of the crabs ?
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This looks so good! Refreshing and just perfect for the upcoming warm months in CT. I cannot wait to try it out.
LOVE it!!! Can’t wait to try it at home – and pick up your new book!
OMG…this looks so good!!
Congrats Yvette and Vianney, can hardly wait to get the book. I’m vey proud of you girls. Great job.
Congrats Yvette. I’m so happy for you.