The Paloma

The April cover to cocktails book is The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. In the book they spend a lot of time in Austin, Texas. So, I thought I would see if Austin or Texas had a signature drink that was developed there. That's when I came across a cocktail that I had never heard of before, but is supposed to be very popular in Texas, The Paloma. It sounded similar to a margarita on the rocks but a little more tart with the use of grapefruit soda. It also calls for tequila, a liquor we hadn't used yet for Cover to Cocktails (to be honest I'm not sure how we got through the last year without using tequila!).

Susan and I both loved this drink. In fact, Susan said that it is probably her favorite drink that we have made thus far! With the tequila, salted rim and grapefruit/lime combination for mix, this cocktail is like doing a shot of tequila with every sip. It is a drink we both felt that we could have many times over (and have since making it). We hope you enjoy it and don't forget to have a drink, read a book and be happy!

Jen's Rating

Susan's Rating

Recipe

1.5 oz tequila

.5 oz fresh squeezed lime juice

grapefruit soda (fresca or squirt)

salt

Rub lime wedge around the edge of a rocks glass and rim with salt. Add the tequila and lime juice and then fill with ice. Top with grapefruit juice and stir. Garnish with lime slice.