Paloma

Classic Cocktail Recipe

SEARCHING FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL PALOMA?

Little is known about the historical origin of the Paloma, the most popular tequila-based cocktail in Mexico. Some believe that it is named after La Paloma (“The Dove”), the popular folk song composed in the early 1860s. Diffords guide states it was created by the legendary Don Javier Delgado Corona, owner and bartender of La Capilla, in Tequila, Mexico.

Ingredients
  • 150ml East Imperial Grapefruit Soda
  • 50ml Premium Reposado Tequila
  • Fill glass with quality ice
  • Garnish with kosher salt and a lime wedge
Method
  1. Build in chilled Kosher salt-rimmed collins glass and top with a fresh lime wedge
Paloma

The Perfect Pour

Continuing our mission to be the ultimate complement to premium spirits, our bespoke 150ml bottle pours the exact 3:1 mixer ratio for any signature cocktail.

HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN A PALOMA?

The calorie count for a Paloma can vary depending on the ingredients that you choose to use. East Imperial mixers are all low in natural sugar when compared to other brands. A standard Reposado Tequila contains around98 calories per 50ml serving. East Imperial Grapefruit Soda contains 59 calories per 150ml,.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TEQUILAS?

Blanco TequilaIt’s the freshly distilled spirit without any oak ageing. Reposado TequilaThese are tequilas that are aged two months to one year in oak casks. This tequila is perfect for mixed drinks, as the ageing rounds and softens it. Añejo TequilaA tequila aged for one-to-three years in oak casks and usually a sipping tequila.

IS GRAPEFRUIT SODA OK TO DRINK WITH HEALTH ISSUES?

We recommend not drinking Grapefruit Soda when you are on any heart medication.