Cocktail Explorer

The Paloma

Little is known about the historical origin of the Paloma, the most popular tequila-based cocktail in Mexico. Some believe that it is named after La Paloma (“The Dove”), the popular folk song composed in the early 1860s. Diffords guide states it was created by the legendary Don Javier Delgado Corona, owner and bartender of La Capilla, in Tequila, Mexico.

Paloma – Steve the Bartender Steve the Bartender
15:21 min Paloma – Steve the Bartender
Paloma – The Educated Barfly The Educated Barfly
3:08 min Paloma – The Educated Barfly

Variations on the Paloma

Bryan’s Stirred Paloma – The Educated Barfly The Educated Barfly
4:11 min Bryan’s Stirred Paloma – The Educated Barfly
Cafecito Paloma – The Educated Barfly The Educated Barfly
5:51 min Cafecito Paloma – The Educated Barfly
Clarified Paloma – Steve the Bartender Steve the Bartender
15:21 min Clarified Paloma – Steve the Bartender
Durango – Steve the Bartender Steve the Bartender
3:24 min Durango – Steve the Bartender
Paloma & Tonic – Steve the Bartender Steve the Bartender
9:54 min Paloma & Tonic – Steve the Bartender
Peruvian Paloma – Steve the Bartender Steve the Bartender
2:06 min Peruvian Paloma – Steve the Bartender
Peychaud’s Paloma – Steve the Bartender Steve the Bartender
4:12 min Peychaud’s Paloma – Steve the Bartender
Salted Rosemary Paloma – The Educated Barfly The Educated Barfly
10:20 min Salted Rosemary Paloma – The Educated Barfly
Smoky Raspberry Mezcal – Steve the Bartender Steve the Bartender
3:48 min Smoky Raspberry Mezcal – Steve the Bartender
Upgraded Paloma – Steve the Bartender Steve the Bartender
15:21 min Upgraded Paloma – Steve the Bartender