Blood Orange Paloma
Keep the summertime vibes alive with this Blood Orange Paloma! A combination of Member’s Mark™ Chili Powder and Sea Salt add a little kick of heat to the rim – you can add as little or as much as you’d like! You can also try serving this frozen (see below)!
What is a Paloma?
A Paloma is a refreshing Mexican cocktail that combines tequila with grapefruit soda (like Jarritos, Squirt, or Fresca), served over ice with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. It’s usually garnished with a lime wedge or grapefruit slice, and sometimes served in a salt-rimmed glass.
It’s less sweet than a margarita, with a balance of tart, bitter, and citrusy flavors, making it super light and easy to drink. This version uses blood orange rather than the flavors of grapefruit, so it’s just as flavorful, but a tad less tart.
What is Elderflower Cordial
Elderflower cordial is a sweet, fragrant, non-alcoholic syrup made by steeping fresh elderflower blossoms (from the elder tree) with sugar, water, and lemon. It captures the delicate floral, slightly honey-like flavor of elderflowers and is often used as a mixer or flavoring.
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Taste: light, floral, subtly citrusy, with a hint of pear or lychee.
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Wondering how you’ll use a whole bottle of elderflower cordial? Try the following!
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Mixed with sparkling water for a refreshing drink
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Added to cocktails (pairs especially well with gin, vodka, champagne, or tequila)
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Used in desserts (cakes, sorbets, panna cotta)
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Drizzled into fruit salads or over yogurt
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How to Make a Frozen Blood Orange Paloma
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Rim glasses (optional): rub a blood orange wedge around the rim and dip into the chili/salt mixture.
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Blend: Add tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, elderflower cordial, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy.
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Adjust texture: If it’s too thick, add a splash of water or soda; if too thin, add more ice.
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Serve: Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with a wedge of blood orange.
Blood Orange Paloma
Ingredients
- Member's Mark™ Chili Powder as desired
- Member's Mark™ Sea Salt as desired
- 4 wedges Blood orange
- 1 oz Elderflower cordial
- 2 oz Blood orange juice
- 4 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Lime juice
- Ice
- Sparkling water to finish
Instructions
- On a small plate, combine equal amounts of Member's Mark™ Chili Powder and Member's Mark™ Sea Salt.
- Rub 1 segment of the blood orange around the rim of two glasses, then dip the rims in the chili/salt combo.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the elderflower cordial, blood orange, tequila and lime juice. Shake until chilled and combined.
- Strain the mixture over fresh ice, top with sparkling water, and stir gently to combine. Garnish with additional blood orange slices.