Mexican · Espolon
Espolon Paloma
A paloma has less to hide behind than a margarita, because grapefruit soda is sweeter and softer than lime juice. You want a tequila with some pepper in it, and Espolon has exactly that.
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Takes 3mMakes 1 drinkGlass Tall glass
Ingredients
- Espolon Blanco 750ml
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 to 5 oz grapefruit soda
- Pinch of salt
- Ice, grapefruit or lime wedge
Method
- Fill a tall glass to the top with ice.
- Add the tequila, the lime juice and a small pinch of salt.
- Top with grapefruit soda and stir once, gently, so you keep the fizz.
- Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit or lime.
The one thing that matters
One hundred per cent agave at a price that makes a jug sensible. This is the everyday paloma bottle.
Questions
What tequila is best for a paloma?
A blanco with real agave character. Espolon works because it has pepper and citrus that carry through the grapefruit soda. A very smooth premium blanco can get lost.
Blanco or reposado in a paloma?
Either, and unlike a margarita the reposado genuinely works here. The oak sits well with grapefruit. Try both.