This is exactly the same structurally as the Paloma but it substitutes orgeat(almond) syrup for the normal simple syrup. Where the Paloma has a refreshing clean grapefruit flavor, the orgeat gives the Durango a really cool nutty and cherry-ish flavor.

The earliest reference I can find of this, is in Trader Vic’s 1972 revised bartending guide. The original 1947 edition did not have any tequila cocktails in it.

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Durango Cocktail – original Trader Vic’s Recipe

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Course: DrinksCuisine: American

Servings

1

servings

Calories

200

kcal

ABV

10%

Total time

3

minutes

Learn how to make a classic Durango Cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz Lime Juice

• 1/2 oz Orgeat

• 1.5 oz Grapefruit

• 1.5 oz Silver Tequila

• 2 oz Soda Water

Directions

• Combine all ingredients except for the soda water in a shaker with ice.
• Vigorously shake till the shaker is ice cold and frosted.
• Pour into the serving glass. Lastly add the soda water.