The Paloma is Mexico’s most popular drink, and an ideal quencher for the dog days of summer with it’s light, sparkling texture and refreshing grapefruit zing. The traditional recipe includes grapefruit soda, fresh lime juice, aged or unaged tequila and a salted rim for garnish. In 2017 we had 12 tequilas score 4 or more points in this classic drink, creating the definitive list of which spirit to use in this timeless classic cocktail.

1. El Tesoro Reposado 5 Stars Drop Dead Delicious
2. Azunia Reposado 4.5 Stars Very Delicious
3. El Tesoro Platinum 4.5 Stars Very Delicious
4. Grand Mayan Silver 4.5 Stars Very Delicious
5. Blue Nectar Silver 4.5 Stars Very Delicious
6. Chamucos Blanco 4 Stars Very Delicious
7. Corazon Blanco 4 Stars Very Delicious
8. El Mayor Blanco 4 Stars Very Delicious
9. El Mayor Reposado 4 Stars Very Delicious
10. Expresiones Corazon Blanco 4 Stars Very Delicious
11. Santera Reposado 4 Stars Very Delicious
12. Titanium Blanco 4 Stars Very Delicious