Hibiscus Paloma
A riff on the Paloma →
ShakenCollins
Ingredients
- 2 ozblanco tequila
- ¾ ozhibiscus syrupsee notes (see notes)
- ½ ozlime juice
- 4 ozgrapefruit sodaFever Tree (Fever Tree)
Garnish: hibiscus salt and sugar rim, grapefruit half-wheel and hibiscus flower (optional)
Preparation
- 1.
Rim a Collins glass with hibiscus salt and sugar (see notes).
- 2.
Combine all of the ingredients (except the soda) in an ice-filled shaker.
- 3.
Shake until chilled, then strain over ice into the glass.
- 4.
Top with grapefruit soda.
- 5.
Optionally, garnish with grapefruit half-wheel and hibiscus flower.
Notes
Hibiscus salt and sugar
Mix equal parts coarse sugar and coarse salt with a pinch of dried, crushed hibiscus.
Hibiscus syrup
Steep hibiscus tea bags for approximately 15 minutes in hot simple syrup, adjusting time based on taste. Soaking longer will give it a stronger taste and richer color. Syrup will keep for up to two weeks
