COCKTAIL: Paloma Speaks Italian

It’s a shame that one of Mexico’s most popular cocktails doesn’t get more love outside its home. The Paloma is a refreshing tequila-based drink perfect for the summer. It’s a fine balance between sweet and tart while looking drop dead gorgeous, just seeing makes you lust for one. While the traditional Paloma is all fine and dandy, I like to add Campari for a touch of sophistication. Mix it in to round out the sweet/tartness and you’ll have yourself the perfect summer cocktail. It’s the lovechild of an Italian dad and Mexican mother, or something.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz of blanco tequila (We used Hornitos)
• 1/2 oz of Campari
• 1/2 oz of fresh lime juice
• Grapefruit juice
• Soda water
• Salt for rimming
• Lime
• Lotsa ice

How:

• Rim the glass with salt
• Add tequila, Campari, lime juice, grapefruit juice and lots of ice
• Stir that beauty up 30 seconds
• Gently pour (float) the soda, leaving an inch of room
• Add a slice of lime in the cocktail
• Continue floating the soda until full

Make often and enjoy.