THOMA MI PALOMA

The Other Tequila Drink.

Words by Megan Adams

Making frozen margs is a lot of work. Lots of blending and shaking and all sorts of nonsense no one wants to do when they’re just trying to get drunk on a Tuesday night. The solution? Palomas. As simple or complicated as you want to make them, palomas are versatile and refreshing and the perfect drink to accompany your spring break tan. No matter what Punxsutawney Phil says, spring is on the way in and seasonal depression is on the way out. So let’s press fast-forward and get to the best part of a sunny spring day — a cocktail.

Fun fact: “La Paloma” means dove in Spanish! We guess this drink is a peace sign. Literally.

Ingredients

• 4 oz grapefruit soda

• 2 oz tequila or mezcal

• A little lime juice

• Salt for rim

• Pinch of sugar (optional)

STEP

1. Using a glass of your choosing, soak the rim in lime juice and then flip over and dip it in salt so it sticks to the rim.

2. Add 4 oz of grapefruit soda.

3. Add 2 oz of tequila or mezcal.

4. Add a pinch of sugar to taste.

5. Cheers!