La Paloma, the quintessential, grapefruit tequila cocktail from Mexico (shove off, Margarita!), is the antidote to all things hot. Here's how to make it.

The hot drink of the summer: La Paloma . Originally published August 1, 2013 at 6:00 am Updated July 24, 2017 at 10:36 am . Share story. By . ... La Paloma. 2 ounces tequila.

Taste Cocktails suggests the drink was named after La Paloma (The Dove), the popular folk song composed in the early 1860s. Today, the Paloma is possibly the most popular cocktail around the world.

This means it’s now easier to drink a Paloma at home because there are more options.” Advertisement According to Patrón, the Paloma’s history is difficult to pinpoint.