Hibiscus Paloma From Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge

• 2 ozblanco tequila
• 3/4 ozhibiscus syrup
• 1/2 ozfresh lime juice
• 4 ozgrapefruit soda (Gatsby's uses Fever Tree)

Preparation

1. 1.

   Rim a Collins glass with hibiscus salt and sugar. Combine all of the ingredients except the soda in an ice-filled shaker. Shake and then strain over ice into the glass. Top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with grapefruit half-wheel and hibiscus flower (optional).

2. 2.

   Hibiscus Syrup: Once the simple syrup is created, soak hibiscus teabags for approximately 15 minutes in hot simple syrup, adjusting time based on taste. Soaking longer will give it a stronger taste and richer color. The syrup is good for up to two weeks.

3. 3.

   Hibiscus Salt and Sugar: Mix equal parts coarse sugar and coarse salt with a pinch of dried crushed hibiscus. Adjusting for preference.