Paloma La Matera - Your New Favorite Paloma Variation

The paloma cocktail is a classic for a reason. It’s perfectly balanced with tart grapefruit, bright lime, and a subtle sweetness, while still allowing agave and tequila notes to come forward.

Our favorite variation of the classic paloma is the Paloma La Matera. This recipe comes from our friends at La Matera, an Argentinian restaurant in Guadalajara, Mexico. We've dined there on numerous occasions as a team, and we can't recommend it highly enough. Add La Matera to your Guadalajara travel itinerary and be sure to enjoy one of their palomas. It harmoniously combines fresh citrus, earthy mate, and bright tequila notes. La Matera's food is simple and elegant, much like this drink. Thanks to the La Matera team for sharing this recipe. ¡Salud!

If a trip to Guadalajara isn't on your horizon yet, try this cocktail at home. Here's the recipe. 

The La Matera Mate Paloma Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz Wild Common Still Strength Tequila Blanco
• 2oz Mate Concentrate*
• 2oz Grapefruit Juice (freshest squeezed possible)
• 0.5oz agave nectar

YERBA MATE CONCENTRATE

• 60 grams yerba mate
• Add to 1 liter of filtered water
• Leave to macerate for 2 hours
• Strain and keep refrigerated at least 24 hours before serving

PREPARATION

• Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker
• Add crushed ice and shake
• Strain and serve over ice in a mate gourd or a rocks glass
• Enjoy!