On the Fourth of July, we like to find any way to make the day full of red, white and blue. And yes, that even extends to food and drinks.
And why not keep things classic? There’s nothing like a refreshing paloma on a sunny day, so we say tap into the ultimate summer cocktail for your Fourth of July festivities. But to make things a little more special, let’s add a twist.
To honor the day, we’re all in on the DeLeón Prickly Pear Paloma recipe that glistens just as ruby red as the American flag. In addition to the gorgeous color, this citrusy cocktail offers a gentle sweetness through the prickly pear.
What’s more, DeLeón reposado tequila has hints of caramelized oak, balanced with layers of spice and refined dried fruit and a touch of red berries, which makes it the perfect complement to invigorating grapefruit and prickly pear flavors.
Aged in a combination of French wine and American white oak casks, DeLeón tequila reposado finishes with smooth vanilla and clove and has aromas of cinnamon and butterscotch.
Find the full recipe below.
Ingredients
1 ½ oz DeLeón Reposado Tequila
¾ oz Agave Nectar Syrup
1 oz Prickly Pear Puree
1 oz Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
½ oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
Splash of Sparkling Water
Sea Salt
Grapefruit Peel
Method
Add DeLeon Tequila Reposado, agave syrup, prickly pear, grapefruit, lime and ice into a shaker. Shake and strain into the ice-filled highball glass.
Top with sparkling water.
Garnish with sea salt and a grapefruit peel.
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Photography by: Courtesy DeLeón Tequila
