Fresh grapefruit juice, lime, agave, salt & sparkling water
The Paloma is Mexico's most consumed cocktail, outselling the Margarita 3-to-1 within the country. It is most often made with Squirt or Jarritos grapefruit soda, but the fresh-juice version — popular in Mexico City's mezcal bars — is incomparably better. Without tequila, the grapefruit becomes the star.
Pink grapefruit is less bitter than yellow grapefruit and makes a more balanced drink. Fresh juice is essential — bottled grapefruit juice lacks the fresh bitter edge. For a Spicy Paloma, add 2 slices of jalapeño muddled into the glass before the juice. Himalayan pink salt on the rim adds a mineral depth.