A twist on the classic Mexican drink, this Thyme Blood Orange Paloma Cocktail Recipe is made with herbed salt, blood orange soda, and top quality tequila.
12sprigsfresh thymeleaves removed and roughly chopped
1teaspoonSea saltsuch as Maldon
1/2ouncefreshly squeezed lime juicereserve the squeezed lime
ice
2ounces100% agave silver tequila
6ouncesblood orange sodasuch as San Pellegrino
Instructions
Make The Thyme Salt: Combine the chopped thyme with the salt on a small plate and, using your fingers, crush the mixture until well combined.
Rim The Cocktail Glass With Salt: Press half of a squeezed lime along the rim of a highball glass. Then roll the rim into the thyme salt.
Make The Paloma Cocktail: Add in a few ice cubes, a pinch of the thyme-salt mix, and then top with the tequila, lime juice, and soda and stir. Serve immediately.