By Fiona Good-Sirota By Fiona Good-Sirota | March 11, 2024 | Food & Drink, Guides,
Feeling thirsty? From River North to Ravenswood, these bars and restaurants have curated recipes for some of the best palomas in the city. Treat yourself and unwind with these creative takes on the classic grapefruit and lime-flavored cocktail, served on the rocks with a salted rim.
955 W. Fulton Market / Website
With expectation-exceeding beverage presentations, innovative small bites and a buzzing atmosphere, this Fulton Market cocktail lounge is known for twisting timeless classics. Drop in to try the Arnold Paloma, The Aviary’s zany take on an Arnold Palmer and a paloma wrapped into one, crafted with Mezcal, grapefruit and citrus black tea.
66 W. Kinzie St. / Website
Visit this River North steakhouse to get your fix of prime cuts, seafood and inspired beverage offerings, including the Crystal Paloma. Crafted with a generous blend of Casamigos Blanco Tequila, clarified grapefruit and citrus salt, the cocktail incorporates fresh fruit and citric flavors to keep you wanting more.
1520 N. Damen Ave. / Website
Wicker Park liquid alchemist The Violet Hour serves prohibition-era-style cocktails, wine selections, beer offerings, small bites and more. Bar-goers can sample the purveyor’s timeless take on a traditional paloma, made with Tequila Blanco, grapefruit, lime, grapefruit bitters and Q Soda Water.
435 N. Clark St. / Website
Step into River North’s tropical, speakeasy-inspired bar and eatery, Three Dots and a Dash, to try the spot’s creative adaptation of an iconic paloma. With Tequila Blanco, Italian amaro, grapefruit, lime and a pinch of cinnamon, the Tequila Jet Pilot delivers an extra kick of zesty grapefruit-flavored goodness.
2101 N. California Ave. / Website
From tacos and burritos to spirited cocktail adaptations, Lonesome Rose brings Tex-Mex-inspired flavors to the Windy City. The bar and restaurant’s signature Lonesome Paloma is crafted with a blend of Corazon Blanco Tequila, Union Mezcal, Campari, lime, grapefruit and grapefruit-flavored Jarritos.
4217 N. Ravenswood Ave. / Website
Feel transported to the beaches of Mexico at Ravenswood taqueria and mezcaleria, Rojo Gusano. Sip on the eatery’s classic paloma, served on the rocks, made with tequila, grapefruit and fresh lime.
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