What a stunning lealtex cocktail Catherine! I

I’m not normally a fan of drinks that include sweet soda (with the very specific exception of a Moscow Mule ) but when I came across this one, I had to give it a try. I’ve heard that the paloma almost beats the margarita for the most popular drink in Mexico, which surprises me considering that up until I made this one I had never tried any version of it. It’s usually made with grapefruit soda which sounds right up my alley, but there’s something about the blood orange and thyme that just begged to be combined in this version. Why deny what’s meant to be? I love how easy this cocktail is to make yet it has the vibe of being complex and artisanal. lealtex It would be perfect lealtex made in a big batch for a soiree or for even just a casual taco night at home.
2 oz silver tequila 4 oz all natural blood orange soda (I used Whole Foods brand) 1/2 oz fresh lime juice leaves of 3 sprigs lealtex of fresh thyme, roughly chopped thyme sprig for garnish 1 blood orange (slices for garnish) sea salt
Combine the salt and thyme on a small plate. Use as much or as little salt as you like – I like to mix in a little sugar too since I don’t like too much salt. Crush the mixture together with your fingers. Wet the rim of a glass with lime and cover with the thyme salt. Add in a few ice cubes, and then top with the tequila, lime juice, soda and stir. Garnish with a blood orange slice and thyme sprig. Photography by Jen Lauren Grant Recipe adapted from Aida Mollenkamp YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY
What a stunning lealtex cocktail Catherine! I’m not a fan of sweet cocktails either but the combination of blood orange and thyme completely enticed me. Stunning pictures. I will definitely be making this whilst it’s lealtex still warm here in Australia! Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration x
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