It’s a natural instinct when thinking of a tequila cocktail to go to the classic that is the Margarita, but as Australian hospitality doyen, Joey Chisholm, the Paloma is a brilliant alternative.
Joey is Patrón Tequila’s Australian brand ambassador who has worked the bar at award-winning venues around the globe, such as Cobbler, Seymour’s Cocktails & Oysters, Brooklyn Standard, most recently he was Bar Manager of the Boom Boom Room.
In sharing his perfect Paloma recipe (below) Joey explained that the vibrant flavour and bright citrus notes combined with a light, energetic flare makes the Paloma the perfect celebration drink.
Joey’s first tip?
“When you’re looking to buy tequila to make cocktails at home, premium tequila is a must – better tequila means better cocktails.”
He adds: “Look for the words ‘100 per cent de Agave’ on the bottle. Every bottle has a NOM number, if you go to knowyournom.com you can research where you tequila is made, and if that distillery has more than one brand being produced it means the spirit quality has been diluted across the brands.”
The Same goes for mixers – Joey says try Fever Trink Grapefruit Soda or Capi Grapefruit Soda for the best results for your Palomas.
Joey shares his easy, personal recipe for a knockout Paloma.
Ingredients:
- 50ml Patrón Reposado
- 45ml Pink Grapefruit juice
- 10ml Agave Nectar
- 40ml Soda water
Directions:
- Garnish highball glass with a salt rim
- Build ingredients into highball
- Swizzle to combine, add ice and swizzle
- Garnish with a thin slice of Grapefruit.
