Okay, so let’s talk about this “Paloma Canelo” thing I tried making. It all started when I was reading up on this famous boxer, Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez. I mean, the guy’s a legend, right? Apparently, The Ring even called him the best boxer in the world for a couple of years! And get this, he’s one of the highest-paid athletes out there, raking in tons of cash.
Anyway, I stumbled upon this drink he’s involved with called VMC, which stands for “Viva Mexico Cabrones”. Sounds cool, huh? It’s supposed to be all about celebrating Mexican heritage and flavors.
So, I got curious. This VMC stuff launched in Mexico back in 2022, and then it hit the US in September 2023. They’re really pushing it in areas with lots of Mexican-Americans, makes sense.
I found out that VMC was this big collaboration between Canelo, some company called Spirit of Gallo, and another one called Casa Lumbre. Apparently, it was a hit with Canelo’s fans in Mexico, so they decided to bring it over here.
Now, I’m no bartender, but I figured I’d try to make something inspired by all this. I didn’t have the actual VMC drink, but I wanted to capture the vibe. I started by grabbing some tequila – because, duh, Mexico.
- First, I poured some tequila into a glass. I didn’t measure it exactly, just eyeballed it.
- Then, I squeezed in some fresh lime juice. Again, no exact measurements, just went with my gut.
- Next, I added a bit of grapefruit soda. I figured the fizziness would give it a nice kick.
- Finally, I threw in a pinch of salt, because I heard that’s a thing in some Mexican drinks.
I stirred it all up and took a sip.
Honestly, it wasn’t half bad! It was refreshing, a little tart, and had that tequila bite. I don’t know if it tasted anything like the real VMC, but it was definitely something I’d make again. Maybe I’ll call it my own version of the “Paloma Canelo”.
Thinking about Canelo’s story while making this drink was pretty interesting. The guy came from a big family, grew up on a ranch, and used to sell ice cream. Now he’s this boxing superstar. It’s quite the journey, you know?
And it got me thinking – maybe this “Paloma Canelo” thing isn’t just about the drink itself. Maybe it’s also about celebrating that kind of journey, that spirit of overcoming the odds and making it big. Just like Canelo did. So, yeah, I enjoyed my little experiment. It was a fun way to connect with a different culture and a legendary athlete, all while making a tasty drink. I’d say that’s a win in my book.
