Bring some woodsy, piney vibes to your next tipple with the Rosemary Paloma.
In our apartment complex, for years, the landscaping was pretty barren. Then one day the building received new owners and landlords… as well as a few new aromas, too. As I was working one warm, sunny morning with the screen door open, the scent of fresh rosemary began to waft into the living room and straight into my nasal cavity. Which I was pretty pleased about.
Now, usually when some out-of-the-ordinary odor comes floating through the air, it is often met with derision, at least in our home. But this time, only happy feelings resulted in the strong, heavenly smell of rosemary making itself at home. It turns out the landscapers had planted rows upon rows of rosemary bushes.
Tonight’s cocktail is going to be taking full advantage of those shrubs, to be sure. The Rosemary Paloma takes its inspiration from the classic Mexican favorite, and adds the robust, earthy and slightly piney herb into the mix. You don’t have to have your own supply of rosemary right outside your door to craft this concoction, but it helps.
What is the best tequila to use in a Rosemary Paloma?
I find that silver tequila mixes up beautifully in whatever cocktail it is used in. The clear color and smooth, grassy, unaged flavor melds and blends nicely with the grapefruit and tangy lime notes. For a more complex sip, a slightly aged reposado tequila is another excellent option. Espolòn Blanco and Patrón Silver are my current favorites.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup
- 3 ounces grapefruit soda
- Rosemary sprig and a grapefruit wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, and the rosemary simple syrup. Stir to combine.
- Top off your drink with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a grapefruit wedge.
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
Fill a highball or collins glass with ice, and when you’re ready to drink, garnish with a sprig of rosemary on top and a fresh wedge of grapefruit on the rim.
What can be used in place of grapefruit soda?
Many Palomas are made using a combination of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and club soda, which is an option that’ll make your cocktail a more subtly sweet one when used in place of a soft drink.
Other Paloma variations worth trying
In the mood for even more tart and bubbly Palomas? You can have your grapefruit and tequila and drink it, too. Twist & Toast offers a fine selection of various Palomas that’ll make each foray into this popular tipple a unique experience.
- Spicy Paloma – Have a refreshing sip with a hot, little kick.
- Paloma Sour – There’s no soda in this smooth and sour cocktail.
- Mezcal Paloma – Have a smoky and rich-tasting tipple with this robust elixir.
- Skinny Paloma – Cut the calories, but not the flavor, with this satisfying drink.
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