THE NEW PALOMA
Little Brighter. A Little Better.
COCKTAIL HOUR CAN START EARLY
2 oz blanco tequila
2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz agave nectar
2 oz sparkling mineral water
Pinch of sea salt
TO FINISH
Grapefruit wheel
Fresh basil
Flaky sea salt
Lots of ice
MAKE IT
Salt half the rim of a chilled rocks glass and fill generously with ice.
Add tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave and a small pinch of sea salt. Stir until cold.
Top with sparkling mineral water and give it one gentle stir.
Finish with the grapefruit wheel. Clap the basil gently between your hands to release the oils and tuck it beside the grapefruit.
Make two. Take them outside.
THE LL WAY
Salt only half the rim.
Some sips bright and clean. Some a little salty.
Use fresh grapefruit, more ice than you think you need, and serve it immediately. Give the basil a gentle clap before it goes in—the aroma is half the point.
No rules beyond that.
WHAT WE'RE WEARING
The Palomas Tee
Beach. Sunset. Repeat.