Perfectly citrus-y with a subtle sweetness, the Blood Orange Paloma is a great addition to your bartending repertoire. This version was created in honor of “Dry January,” a 30-day challenge for folks to “drink to their health” and enjoy mocktails instead of the real deal.
BriarPatch carries non-alcoholic Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative, which Food & Wine magazine recently named as “the best” (The 12 Best Nonalcoholic Spirits, According to Bartenders – 12/19/2023). Its smoky flavor profile is more akin to mezcal and lends itself well to libations such as this delightful drink. Cheers!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative
- 3 ½ oz blood orange-flavored kombucha or sparkling soda
- 1 ½ oz fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ – 1 oz agave nectar (start with less and adjust to taste)
- Salt for rimming glass, optional
- Grapefruit, blood orange and/or lime slices, for garnish
- Rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Directions
- Moisten the edge of the glass with lime and rim with salt. Fill glass with crushed ice.
- Add a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and add tequila alternative, grapefruit juice, lime juice and agave nectar. Shake for 15-20 seconds and pour in the glass.
- Top with blood orange-flavored kombucha/sparkling soda and stir to combine. Garnish with citrus slices and rosemary sprig.