Paloma

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Paloma (Spanish for 'pigeon') dey actually more popular pass Margarita for Mexico. Im origin no clear—some people give credit to Don Javier Delgado Corona from La Capilla Bar for Tequila town, others talk say e develop from di popular way of drinking tequila with Squirt grapefruit soda. Whatever di history be, na dis drink Mexicans dey choose for real. Paloma succeed through simplicity—di bitter-sweet complexity of grapefruit meet di earthy agave character of tequila, bright with lime and lifted by bubbles. E no sweet like Margarita, e dey more fresh and e fit drink well. Di salt rim go increase di bitter of grapefruit di best way. Dis cocktail go attract those wey feel Margarita too sweet and anybody wey dey find something fresh with character. E perfect for hot weather, go with Mexican food or casual drinking when you want something better pass basic highball. Pro tips: Fresh grapefruit juice go make di best Paloma, even though Squirt or Jarritos na traditional shortcut. Blanco tequila go show agave better. Small salt for di drink go help balance am. Di salt rim na option but e go increase grapefruit. Mezcal substitution go add smoky complexity.