In Search of the Ultimate Paloma
We asked 10 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Paloma—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
We asked 10 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Paloma—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
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