FOOD NEWS
The Best Grapefruit Soda To Use For Paloma Drinks
BY EMMA SEGREST
A good Paloma balances tartness, grapefruit flavor, tequila, and subtle sweetness. Since a grapefruit soda adds the fizz and the most flavoring, it can make or break the drink.
Upon examining drinks like Squirt, Fresca, La Croix, Jarritos, and Grapefruit Italian soda, in terms of taste, balance, sweetness, and refreshingness, Jarritos came out on top.
Each soda was paired with a tequila blanco, which is best suited for citrusy cocktails, and Jarritos was chosen as the most balanced and flavorful option.
Jarritos is not overly sweet and has a natural grapefruit flavor that mellows out some of the harshness of tequila, making for a smooth cocktail anyone can enjoy.
Since Palomas and Jarritos both originate from Mexico, it may not be a stretch to say that the cocktail tastes better when authentic ingredients are used.