Rosemary Paloma Sour
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Tequila, fresh grapefruit, and rosemary syrup with an egg white froth — bright and herbal with a bitters finish and a smoked rosemary garnish that makes it feel like an occasion.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
Makes 1 cocktail
2 oz blanco or reposado tequila
1 oz fresh lime or lemon juice
3/4 oz grapefruit juice
1/2 oz rosemary syrup
1 egg white, optional
3 drops Angostura bitters
Rosemary sprig, for garnish
Make the rosemary syrup using the recipe in Notes from the Bar. Add the tequila, citrus juice, grapefruit juice, rosemary syrup, and egg white to a shaker and dry shake for 30 seconds to build the froth, then add ice and shake again for 15 to 20 seconds until well chilled. If you’re skipping the egg white, go straight to the shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe, dot the foam with the bitters, and garnish with a rosemary sprig, lightly smoked if you like.
NOTES FROM THE BAR
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Rosemary Syrup
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add 3 fresh rosemary sprigs and simmer gently for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, steep for 15 minutes, then strain and let cool completely before using. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For a stronger rosemary flavor, steep a little longer.
Tequila Choices
Blanco tequila gives a crisp, bright backbone, while reposado adds subtle oak and warmth.
Citrus Options
Lime is the traditional Paloma pairing; lemon makes for a slightly brighter sour.
Rosemary Syrup
Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge up to 2 weeks. Adjust intensity by steeping longer or shorter.
Egg White Substitute
If avoiding egg, use aquafaba (chickpea liquid) for a similar frothy effect.
Glassware
A coupe is traditional, but a Nick & Nora glass works just as well.
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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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