Touted as ‘the official cocktail of summer 2021’ by The Sunday Times, the Paloma is quickly becoming a popular fixture on cocktail menus across the UK.
A refreshing mix of tequila and grapefruit soda, the Paloma is thought to have come from the iconic town of Tequila in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Until not long ago, this cocktail was little known outside of Mexico, but that’s all about to change.
Now, Patrón Tequila is celebrating this zesty drink with the inaugural Patrón Paloma week which will take place in Manchester and London from 23 to 30 August.
Bars across the city centre will take part in the first ever dedicated celebrations, each creating their own innovative twists on the Patrón Paloma. Participating venues in Manchester include Escape to Freight Island, Ducie Street Warehouse, Motley, Crazy Pedros, El Capo, Washhouse, Cottonopolis and Luck, Lust, Liquor and Burn.
As well as the bespoke Patrón Palomas, there will also be complimentary food at some of the venues on selected dates.
How to make a Patrón Paloma
As well as trying it at bars across the city, if you’d like to make the Patrón Paloma at home, we’ve got a couple of the classic recipes below for you to try out.
You can get the ingredients delivered to your door through the Patrón Pantry Amazon Store. There are also videos showing you how to make them.
Patrón Paloma
50ml PATRÓN Reposado tequila
150ml Grapefruit soda
A pinch of salt
Grapefruit slice for garnish
Salt rim (optional)
Method
Combine ingredients into an ice-filled highball glass and stir. Garnish with a grapefruit slice, and salt rim if desired. Recipe, tips and ingredients here.
Patrón Paloma and Juice
50ml PATRÓN Reposado tequila
30ml Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
15ml Lime juice
10ml Agave syrup
30ml Premium soda water
Pink grapefruit wedge for garnish
Half salt rimmed glass with pink salt
Method
Combine all ingredients apart from soda, shake and strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with soda water and garnish with the grapefruit wedge.
