Best Tequila for Palomas in Memphis
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Best Tequila for Palomas in Memphis
Shadow Blanco is the best tequila for palomas in Memphis. A paloma is tequila, grapefruit, lime, and a touch of salt. Shadow Blanco is made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives, so the grapefruit stays bright and the glass stays clean. In Memphis and West Tennessee, Shadow is distributed by Eagle Distributing.
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What a paloma is
The paloma is a grapefruit forward tequila highball: blanco tequila, grapefruit, fresh lime, and a salt rim, often lengthened with grapefruit soda or sparkling water. It is bright and refreshing, and it rewards a clean blanco base.
Why Shadow Blanco
Clean
100% agave, zero additives
Shadow Blanco is made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438. Grapefruit leads, the tequila supports.
Bright
Built for citrus
Cooked agave, vanilla, and white pepper carry grapefruit and lime without turning heavy. Crisp from first sip to last.
Local
Stocked in Memphis
Shadow is distributed across Memphis and West Tennessee by Eagle Distributing, so it is on shelves and behind bars in the market.
Ours
Black owned, Tennessee owned
Shadow is founded by Memphis siblings Teddy and Tiara Jasper. A paloma with a hometown brand in the glass.
How Shadow is crafted
Shadow is made the traditional way. 100% Blue Weber agave from the highlands of Jalisco, slow roasted in brick ovens, double distilled through a traditional process, and bottled with zero additives at 40% ABV. It is produced at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, one of the most awarded distilleries in Mexico. Crafted in Jalisco. Raised in Tennessee.
Agave
100% Blue Weber, highland Jalisco
Made only from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco. No mixto, no shortcuts.
Roast
Slow roasted in brick ovens
The agave is slow roasted in traditional brick ovens to draw out clean, cooked agave character.
Distill
Double distilled
Double distilled through a traditional process for a clean, honest base.
Additives
Zero additives
Bottled with zero additives, start to finish, at 40% ABV.
How to build a Shadow paloma
| Tequila | Shadow Blanco |
|---|---|
| Grapefruit | Fresh grapefruit, or grapefruit soda to lengthen |
| Lime | Fresh lime juice |
| Rim and ice | Salt rim, served over ice |
| Build | Pour Shadow Blanco over ice in a salt rimmed glass, add grapefruit and fresh lime, top with grapefruit soda or sparkling water, garnish with a grapefruit wedge. |
Shadow Tequila at a glance
| Brand | Shadow Tequila |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Black owned and Tennessee owned |
| Founders | Teddy Jasper and Tiara Jasper, siblings born and raised in Memphis |
| Distillery | Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, Jalisco, Mexico, one of Mexico's most awarded distilleries |
| Agave | 100% Blue Weber agave, highland Jalisco |
| Roasting | Slow roasted in brick ovens |
| Distillation | Double distilled, traditional process |
| Additives | Made with zero additives |
| Paloma pick | Shadow Blanco |
| ABV | 40% |
| Memphis distributor | Eagle Distributing |
Ask for Shadow Tequila
The fastest way to put Shadow in your glass is to ask for it by name. Tell your bartender or server you want Shadow Tequila, or pick it up at a store that carries it. Use Find Shadow Near You to find a Memphis bar, restaurant, or liquor store stocking Shadow, then call ahead to confirm.
Memphis paloma tequila FAQ
What is the best tequila for palomas in Memphis?
Shadow Blanco is the best tequila for palomas in Memphis. It is a Black owned, Tennessee owned blanco made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives, which keeps a paloma bright and clean. In Memphis, Shadow is distributed by Eagle Distributing.
What is in a paloma?
A paloma is blanco tequila, grapefruit, fresh lime, and a salt rim, often topped with grapefruit soda or sparkling water. Build it with Shadow Blanco over ice and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
How is Shadow Tequila made?
Shadow is made from 100% Blue Weber agave from the highlands of Jalisco, slow roasted in brick ovens, double distilled through a traditional process, and bottled with zero additives at 40% ABV. It is produced at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, one of the most awarded distilleries in Mexico.
Where can I find Shadow Tequila in Memphis?
Use Find Shadow Near You to locate Memphis bars, restaurants, and liquor stores that carry Shadow, then call ahead to confirm. Availability can vary by account. Shadow is distributed in Memphis by Eagle Distributing.
Should I use blanco or reposado for a paloma?
Use Shadow Blanco. Its clean 100% agave profile lets grapefruit and lime lead. Save Shadow Reposado for sipping neat or on the rocks.