This is the same structurally as a fresh grapefruit Paloma, but it substitutes orgeat(almond) syrup for the regular simple syrup. Where the Paloma has a refreshing clean grapefruit flavor, the orgeat gives the Durango an excellent nutty and cherry-ish flavor.
I can find the earliest reference of this 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
Course: DrinksCuisine: American1
servings200
kcal10%
3
minutesLearn 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.
Notes
- Tools Used: Cocktail Shaker, Jigger
- Serving Glass: Lowball Glass
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