Bourbon Paloma

Introducing the Bourbon Paloma.

The traditional Paloma — bright, bubbly, and built with tequila, grapefruit, and soda — is a staple of warm-weather sipping. But what happens when you trade distilled agave for oak-aged depth. You get the Bourbon Paloma: a rich, citrus-forward cocktail that bridges the gap between southern swagger and Mexican sunshine…and extends the Paloma into fall and winter.

Think of it as the love child of an Old Fashioned and a Paloma — just four simple ingredients, yet full of complexity. The bourbon brings notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice, which mingle effortlessly with the tangy bite of grapefruit and a whisper of lime. A touch of sweetener balances the citrus, making each sip smooth, zesty, and slightly smoky.

This combination of an Old Fashioned and a Paloma is bound to become your go-to for warm-weather happy hours.

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An above shot of two glasses filled with an orange liquid, Bourbon Paloma.

Bourbon Paloma


  • Author: Justin Matase

Description

Bound to become your go-to for cold-weather happy hours.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • Fresh grapefruit juice
  • Fresh lime juice
  • A bar spoon of simple syrup


Instructions

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the bourbon, followed by the juices and simple. Mix and enjoy.  For a slight variation, add two dashes of Angostura bitters.

Recipe by Justin Matase
Photography by Dave Bryce
Styling by Keith Recker

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