The Paloma. Margarita’s Effortless, Carefree Sister

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The Paloma is the cocktail equivalent of someone who shows up late to brunch, sunglasses on, no apologies, and still somehow steals the show. While margaritas are busy clogging Instagram feeds with sugared rims and regrettable spring break flashbacks, the Paloma just sits there being effortlessly good without all the drama.

Here’s the deal: tequila plus grapefruit soda. That’s it. No flaming rosemary sprigs. No bitters aged in a monastery barrel. Just crisp, fizzy, citrusy perfection that makes you wonder why you’ve been wasting years choking down cloying “skinny” margaritas. The Paloma doesn’t care about your cleanse, your artisanal ice, or your favorite speakeasy. It cares about being refreshing, drinkable, and dangerously easy to have three of before you notice.

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Want to class it up? Fine—throw in a salted rim and a squeeze of lime. Want to keep it lazy? Dump tequila in a glass, pour in soda, and call yourself a genius. Either way, you’ve nailed it.

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Recipe (aka your new best friend):

• 2 oz blanco tequila (don’t be cheap, but don’t be a hero)

• ½ oz lime juice (optional, like flossing)

• Grapefruit soda to top (Jarritos if you’ve got taste, Squirt if you’ve got nostalgia, Fresca if you’ve got nothing left)

• Ice, tall glass, stir, sip, repeat

The Paloma: because sometimes life really is that simple, and you deserve it.

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