paloma alcoholic beverage Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/paloma Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/paloma Also known as: lazy man’s margarita Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 5, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents paloma, an alcoholic drink traditionally made with tequila, grapefruit-flavored soda, and lime juice. It is sometimes made with fresh pink grapefruit juice in lieu of grapefruit soda, or a combination of fresh grapefruit juice and soda. The cocktail is considered by many to be the national drink of Mexico and is sometimes called the “lazy man’s margarita” for the simplicity of its ingredients and preparation. It is typically served on the rocks in a highball glass, often with a salted rim. Mexicans began making cocktails with tequila and carbonated soda in the 1940s and called the combination “changuirongo,” meaning tequila ...(100 of 578 words)

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