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Paloma: Black Book

Guadalajara, Mexico America/Mexico_City

History

The Paloma’s origins are hazy, but its rise is tied to Mexico’s mid-century grapefruit sodas. It is now arguably Mexico’s favorite tequila highball. This is a clearly labeled house field riff rather than a historical classic: Coffee contributes roasted depth and a clandestine after-dark character.

Tequila · yields one cocktail

Ingredients

  • 12 oz blanco tequila
  • 21/2 oz lime juice
  • 3Grapefruit soda
  • 4Pinch of salt
  • 51/4 oz coffee liqueur

Method

  1. 01Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball and top with grapefruit soda.
  2. 02Add the coffee liqueur before mixing and omit a little sweetener if desired.

Enjoy responsibly. Recipes are intended for adults of legal drinking age.