Spicy Patron Paloma
Toast to tequila (and it's special day) with this spicy take on the cocktail favourite. The recipe comes courtesy of mixologist David Robinson and tequila powerhouse Patrón.
Ingredients (10)
- Lime wedge and salt, to rim the glass
- 40mL Patrón Silver Tequila
- 45mL freshly squeezed ruby grapefruit
- 15mL freshly squeezed lime juice, plus wedges
- 15mL chipotle and Tangelo Oleo
- 30mL soda water
- 1/2 wheel dehydrated grapefruit wheel, to garnish (optional)
Chipotle and Tangelo Oleo
- Finely grated rind and juice of 2 tangelos
- 240g caster sugar
- 2 chipotle chillies in adobo
Method
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1.For the Chipotle and Tangelo Oleo, place tangelo rind and caster sugar in a snap-lock container.
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2.Gently toast the chipotle chillies in a dry frying pan until fragrant and puffy, then add to the rind and sugar mixture.
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3.Shake vigorously to thoroughly combine, then set aside for 2 hours at room temperature.
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4.Measure the tangelo juice; it should be around 150ml. Add enough water to make up the liquid quantity to 240ml.
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5.Add the tangelo liquid to the chilli mixture and shake vigorously until all sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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6.Finally, shake the mixture vigorously again, strain through a fine strainer, then refrigerate. The mixture will keep for up to 5 days.
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7.For the Spicy Patrón Paloma, rim a martini glass with lime, then salt. Fill with ice.
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8.Place tequila, grapefruit and lime juices and Chipotle and Tangelo oleo in a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
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9.Pour cocktail into prepared glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a dehydrated grapefruit, if using.
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