Two classics combine to create a tart and tangy tipple, the Paloma Sour.
One of the finest thirst-quenchers you will ever imbibe—especially if the day is hot and you seek a little relief—is what we’ll be making tonight. And it’s an inspired and delicious combination of two cocktail classics.
The Paloma Sour isn’t just a description of how this libation tastes; it is also a member of the sour family, thanks to the inclusion of a grapefruit and lime juice combo, as well as simple syrup. Add in a little egg white for that classic frothy sour top, and you have a tipple that is both sweet and wonderfully tart.
Usually, when I’m out and order myself an original Paloma, it is made as a bubbly beverage. Many versions are made with grapefruit soda, instead of sparkling water and fruit juice. Today’s drink excludes the effervescence in favor of the smooth and foamy texture that most sour cocktails have, which is also present in drinks like the Gin Fizz.
What is the best tequila to use in a Paloma Sour?
You have the choice between unaged and aged tequilas when mixing yourself and your friends a Paloma Sour. My personal preference when mixing any cocktail with this spirit is a blanco, or silver tequila. Clear, peppery and immature, this style of tequila tends to meld nicely in many of the mixed drinks that require it. For a richer and more complex experience, a golden reposado will be what you seek. An añejo tequila is more suited for sipping neat and might overpower the other ingredients in this mixture. For a more balanced-tasting beverage, keep with an earthy and unaged blanco.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- Pinch of salt
- Grapefruit peel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, egg white, and a pinch of salt.
- Shake without ice to help emulsify the egg white (the dry shake).
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake again until well chilled and a frothy foam is formed.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice, garnish with a grapefruit peel, and enjoy!
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
Fill a highball or collins glass with ice, then pour your cocktail in. Garnish with a thin slice of grapefruit on the rim or top.
Do you need to use egg white?
In many sour drinks, the egg white is often seen as an optional ingredient. And if you really don’t feel like taking the extra step of dry shaking, it isn’t necessary that you include it. But I highly suggest going for the egg white, as the foamy and frothy topper adds so much to the overall experience of this delicious cocktail.
Other Paloma variations worth trying
It really doesn’t matter what time of year it is, if you’re on vacation or just getting home from work, any time is a great time to enjoy a tart and potent Paloma. And here at Twist & Toast, there are more than a few varieties of this classic and popular drink you can try this weekend.
- Spicy Paloma – Give your next cocktail a little kick.
- Mezcal Paloma – This version of the original is a smoky and complex affair.
- Beer Paloma – Tart, sudsy and refreshing, this is a must-have recipe for the summer.
- Skinny Paloma – Cut down on the calories with this trim tipple.
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