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Korean Paloma

If your taste buds lean the way of tequila, Spire73's updated Paloma is a winner. It gives a nod to Korean Air, who built the Wilshire Grand Center and occupies a portion of its office space.

"[Korean Air's] chairman is a big fan of Makgeolli," says Fall of the Korean spirit that her team added to their version of the Paloma, a drink typically made by combining tequila and grapefruit soda.

"Makgeolli is a rice spirit, and it's a very difficult alcohol to marry. We found that it goes well with the Código tequila, which is a small-collection artisanal tequila aged in French oak barrels from Napa Valley. It has a very specific flavor."

Agave and lime add hints of sweetness and tartness, respectively, while grapefruit juice and Mixwell grapefruit soda give the cocktail a slightly bitter but clean finish, and a just-right dash of effervescence.

3/12/182:35 PM

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