Strawberry Chamomile Paloma Cocktail
Sip this refreshing Strawberry Chamomile Paloma, a delightful blend of fresh grapefruit juice and sweet chamomile honey syrup.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1-2 chamomile tea bags
- 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice (about half of 1 grapefruit)
- 2-4 tablespoons chamomile honey syrup
- 2 ounces tequila (omit to make a virgin version)
- 4 fresh strawberries (sliced)
- sparkling water (for topping off)
- crushed ice
Instructions
- Make the Chamomile Honey Syrup: Combine 3/4 cup water and 1/3 cup honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil, simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Steep the tea: Add 1-2 chamomile tea bags to the hot syrup. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the syrup cool completely. Store in the fridge.
- Prepare the drinks: In a glass, add 3 oz grapefruit juice, 2-4 tbsp chamomile honey syrup, 2 oz tequila (if using), and 4 sliced strawberries.
- Muddle the strawberries: Gently muddle the strawberries in the glass with the syrup and juice until they release their juices and are lightly smashed.
- Add ice and top off: Fill the glass with crushed ice. Top off with sparkling water.
- Stir and serve: Give the drink a gentle stir. Taste and add more chamomile honey syrup if desired. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- For a virgin version, simply omit the tequila. - Adjust the amount of chamomile honey syrup to your sweetness preference. - Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. - For an extra floral note, garnish with fresh chamomile flowers.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.