Description

The Blackberry Paloma is a refreshing, vibrant cocktail that combines fresh lime juice, juicy blackberries, aromatic mint, and the tang of pink grapefruit juice with smooth Reposado tequila. Finished with blackberry soda and served over crushed ice, this drink offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and herbal flavors, ideal for summer gatherings or a relaxing evening.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup pink grapefruit juice
3 ounces El Mayor Tequila (preferably Reposado)
1/2 cup blackberry soda (or to taste)

Fresh Ingredients

4 fresh blackberries (plus more for garnish)
2 mint leaves
Fresh mint and blackberries for garnish

Other

Crushed ice

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Instructions

Muddle Ingredients: Add lime juice, blackberries, mint leaves, and honey to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to mash the mixture until well combined and aromatic.
Add Liquids: Pour in the pink grapefruit juice and the 3 ounces of El Mayor Reposado tequila into the shaker.
Shake Cocktail: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and chilled.
Prepare Glass: Fill a serving glass with crushed ice to keep the cocktail chilled.
Pour and Top: Strain the shaken mixture into the glass filled with crushed ice. Top off with blackberry soda to your taste preference, adding a gentle fizz.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish the drink with fresh mint leaves and additional blackberries. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Blackberry Paloma.

Notes

You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or blackberry soda used.
Using freshly squeezed juices instead of bottled will significantly enhance the freshness and flavor of the cocktail.
For a stronger cocktail, add more tequila according to taste.
Crushed ice is preferred as it chills the drink quickly and dilutes just enough for balance.
Substitute blackberry soda with club soda and a splash of blackberry syrup if unavailable.