A nationwide takeover of top bars brings new takes on Mexico’s iconic cocktail

Three Cents, Tequila Ocho and CleanCo, are celebrating the iconic Paloma cocktail throughout May with a nationwide takeover. Partnering with over 100 of the UK’s best cocktail bars in 10cities across the UK, the Paloma month will see venues offering guests a limited-edition menu,as well as offers and prize opportunities.

Taking part will be some of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming bartenders, with each venue curating a dedicated Paloma menu. Alongside the timeless combination, bartenders will also present their own signature twist on the serve to showcase their unique style and creative flair, with over 250 variations of the Paloma available across the country throughout May.

Participating venues in London include The Coral Room in Bloomsbury, Discount Suit Company in Shoreditch, Warehaus in Dalston, The Aubrey at The Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge the Brother Marcus restaurants, plus many more. Highlights outside of the capital include VOYA in Brighton, Dos Dedos in Bath, Bunny Jackson’s in Manchester, Uno Mas in Edinburgh, the AbsentEar in Glasgow and across the Mother Mercy Group in Newcastle. The full list of participating venues can be found at palomamonthuk.com, which will be live from the 30th April 2026.

New for 2026 will see the addition of CleanCo T. Clean T is an alcohol-free agave-inspiredspirit, made to be mixed just as you would in a classic Paloma. All of the participating venues will be listing a Clean T Paloma, ensuring everyone can enjoy a Paloma throughout the monthof May. CleanCo has reimagined this fresh and tangy classic using its award-winning Clean T.This Clean Cocktail delivers all the joy and zest of the original.

Three Cents Pink Grapefruit Soda, which perfectly embodies the unique aroma and flavour of the fruit, was the first of its kind outside of Mexico and a driving force in the Paloma trend across Europe. A bartender favourite, the soda delivers a crisp and intense fizz to the last sip.

Tequila Ocho believes the Paloma is more than a cocktail: it’s a love letter written in citrus and spirits. The cocktail is an ode to that timeless chemistry, where Ocho’s pure agave meets grapefruits’ radiant heart. Both, together, encompass the enduring spirit of the Paloma.

22nd May, which marks World Paloma Day, will also see participating venues offering exclusive promotions, giving guests even more reason to explore the menus.

“Our signature serve isthe mighty Paloma, so we’re excited to be celebrating its brilliance throughout May – one dayjust isn’t enough! Whether you’re a purist or wanting to discover a new take, bars across the UKwill be offering bespoke menus dedicated to Mexico’s most loved serve. The goal at ThreeCents has always been to open up creativity with bartenders and the Paloma month offers justthat, bringing together Britain’s most exciting mixologists to show their best”

“Paloma Month is about more thanjust celebrating a delicious classic cocktail, it’s about giving bartenders the space to experiment,reinterpret, and surprise. We’re excited to see how each venue brings their own perspective tosuch an iconic serve. Tequila Ocho has always inspired creativity, and we see Paloma Month asa chance to take that even further; celebrating the heritage of the Paloma while exploring what itcan become in the hands of today’s bar industry professionals.”