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For all the love and press of high-mixology cocktails, part of what keeps them from being made at home is when it feels like more work than you want to go through. While the margarita one of the most iconic cocktails in the world, the paloma, which translates to dove in english, is not only the most popular cocktail in Mexico, but has been declared by the government the national cocktail of Mexico.
While it is well known to many people if this drink makes you raise an eyebrow because you’ve heard of it or can’t recall what’s in it, it’s a simple 3-ingredient cocktail, that requires no shaking or stirring and is a cousin to drinks like the Moscow Mule, Gin & Tonic, or Whiskey & Ginger Ale. Each can be made with two ounces of spirit, a squeeze of lemon or lime, and four to five ounces of their respective carbonated beverage.
In the case of the classic paloma it’s
While it is fun to write about the history of drinks, the reality is that this one is lost to time. There are several theories, but not can be proven, so maybe it is best to leave it at that.
Grapefruit soda was first invented in Arizona via the brand squirt, but the market for grapefruit soda took off in Mexico.