Master The Classics: Paloma

The origins of this cocktail are shrouded in mystery. Nobody knows for sure who created it, some say it was Don Javier Delgado Corona owner of the beloved bar La Capilla in Jalisco. What we know for sure is that it is one of Mexico’s preferred drinks.
Bartender Evan Harrison is credited with introducing the United States to La Paloma. He wrote a pamphlet called “Popular Cocktails of the Rio Grande” which refers to the region of Texas known for mass Grapefruit production, so much so the fruit has been called “Pride of the Rio Grande”.

Whatever the history of this drink, I can attest that in the realm of long drinks (a style Mexico is well known for) it is a good one. In this video I have opted for my own build, making use of fresh grapefruit and soda water as opposed to Grapefruit soda. So grab your shaker and a Collins glass and give this one a whirl. You won’t be sorry you tried it!

Here are the specs:
1.5oz. (45ml) Tequila
.75oz. (20ml) Lime Juice
.5oz. (15ml) Simple Syrup
Top Grapefruit Juice
Top Soda Water
Lime Wheel Garnish

Here's links to the gear I use in the video:
Barfly Mixology Shaking Set: https://amzn.to/2BRS8gp
Ice Scoop: https://amzn.to/2Pbb0Zu
Graduated Jigger: https://amzn.to/2LvretZ
Barfly Mixology Gear Gold Hawthorn: https://amzn.to/2P2GDnM
Barfly Mixology Gear Gold Fine Strainer: https://amzn.to/2Ne5kNC

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Javier Delgado Corona Photo Credit: Monica Campbell
La Capilla Photo Credit: Eric Wiesner