Blackberry Chamomile Paloma
This popular Mexican tequila cocktail takes on a new twist with blackberry and chamomile! Made with fresh squeezed grapefruit and sweetened with a simple chamomile syrup- these cocktails are perfect on a warm summer evening.
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Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
Chamomile Simple Syrup:
- 2 chamomile tea bags
- ¾ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
For the Cocktails:
- 3 ounces good quality tequila
- 4 tablespoons chamomile simple syrup, or to taste
- 3 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (about half of one grapefruit)
- 4 fresh blackberries
- crushed ice for serving
- sparkling water to top off (optional)
Instructions
Chamomile Simple Syrup:
- In a small sauce pan combine the water and sugar and bring to a low boil. Simmer for 3 minutes, or until all the sugar is dissolved. Add the tea bags and cover. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and allow the syrup to cool, about 15 minutes.
For the Cocktails:
- In a drinking glass, add the fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, chamomile simple syrup (add more or less to taste), tequila and blackberries. Using a muddler or wooden spoon, gently crush the blackberries until they release their juices. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the blackberry seeds, if desired. Add desired amount of crushed ice and top off with the sparkling water. Give the drink a stir, adding more simple syrup or fresh grapefruit juice as desired. Garnish with a few springs of fresh chamomile flowers and blackberries. Drink and enjoy!