Outer Sunset
Grapefruit has a natural affinity for other bitter flavors. In this cocktail, earthy, vegetal Cynar adds a bitter complexity to the usually lighthearted Paloma. The final touch? Rim the glass not just with salt but with a grapefruit-zested salt that adds another dimension of flavor.
This recipe was excerpted from 'Every Cocktail Has a Twist' by Carey Jones and John McCarthy. Buy the full book on Amazon.
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What you’ll need
Cocktail Shaker
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Cocktail Strainer
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Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients
For the Grapefruit Salt
For the Agave Syrup
For the cocktail
Preparation
Make the Grapefruit Salt
Step 1
Stir together grapefruit zest and kosher salt until well mixed.
Make the Agave Syrup
Step 2
In a kettle or microwave, heat the water until nearly boiling. Add the agave nectar and stir until it dissolves completely. Let cool to room temperature before using. Makes 8 ounces.
Make the cocktail
Step 3
Rim a Collins glass with the Grapefruit Salt. Set aside the prepared glass. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila blanco, grapefruit juice, Cynar, lime juice, and measured agave syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and seal it. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with the club soda and stir gently and briefly.
