Hibiscus Paloma Sour

A Paloma built on a spiced hibiscus syrup with ginger, cinnamon, and orange — tart, floral, and deeply crimson with a warm finish.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.

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Cocktail Ingredients

2 oz tequila
1 oz homemade spiced hibiscus syrup (full recipe here)
1 oz grapefruit juice
½ oz lime juice
Garnish: grapefruit slice or cinnamon stick

Cocktail Instructions

Add tequila, hibiscus syrup, grapefruit juice, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
Shake well until chilled and frothy.
Strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish with a grapefruit wheel and a cinnamon stick or star anise

Notes from the Bar

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Tequila Choice

Use blanco tequila for a bright, citrusy flavor or reposado for a warmer, spiced profile that complements the syrup.

SPICED HIBISCUS SYRUP

We make our own for this one — it's ginger-forward, keeps in the fridge for up to three weeks, and works across a whole collection of cocktails. Full recipe here.

Syrup Shortcut

You can steep tea bags made with hibiscus and ginger if you’re short on time. Just sweeten and reduce slightly for depth.

Garnish

A grapefruit wheel gives vibrant color; star anise or a cinnamon stick adds instant holiday aroma.

Glassware

Serve in a rocks glass with crushed ice to highlight the rich crimson hue.

Batch for 6

Combine 12 oz tequila, 6 oz hibiscus syrup, 6 oz grapefruit juice, and 3 oz lime juice in a pitcher. Stir, chill, and shake individual servings with ice before pouring.

Seasonal Tip

This cocktail shines during the holidays and early winter, when its spiced floral base and ruby hue feel both cozy and celebratory.

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Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.

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