Lonesome Dove
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 45 ml Blanco Tequila
- 30 ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 15 ml Cinnamon Syrup
- 2 Dashes Vanilla Extract
- 1 Dash Saline Solution (10%)
- Rose Water
GARNISH:
- Grapefruit Twist
- Lime Twist
- Dried Rose Blossom
- Cinnamon Powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker except rose water.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Strain into a cocktail glass over fresh crushed ice.
• Spray some rose water over the top of the cocktail.
• Garnish with a grapefruit twist, lime twist, dried rose blossom and some cinnamon powder.
Cocktail author: Dennis Gobis and Justin Lavenue.
Paloma is a tasty cocktail slowly becoming more and more popular. At least that is the case here, going hand in hand with the increasing tequila consumption. Lonesome Dove is unmistakably inspired by this tequila cocktail, yet it takes The Paloma in a unique and floral direction.
Blanco Tequila remains the base spirit of the cocktail with its distinct vegetable and agave notes, working so well with the grapefruit and lime. The combination that makes the classic Paloma so delicious. The citrus brings some refreshing tartness and bitterness to the mix, which is then balanced by the cinnamon syrup and a bit of vanilla extract also adding a touch of tropical spice. Saline solution works as a seasoning bringing individual tasting notes to the forefront. Finishing touches of garnish and rose water expands the aromatic floral aspects of the cocktail, improving the overall drinking experience immeasurably.
Lonesome Dove is a quite unique take on The Paloma – floral, complex and refreshing, it ticks many boxes for even the pickiest cocktail drinker.