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Paloma Riff: Red Macaw Cocktail

hibiscus Paloma Riff

A refreshing highball with your choice of base spirit.

From the Booze Your Own Adventure menu at Boiler Nine in Austin, this refreshing highball was inspired by the flavor intersections of the Paloma and Donga Punch, a tiki cocktail discovered by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry made with rhum, Don’s mix, and lime juice. “The flavors in the Red Macaw naturally pair with tequila and light rum, but each base spirit creates a uniquely different, delicious cocktail,” says beverage director Jason Stevens. Mezcal, aged rum, gin, and grappa also work well.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 oz. base spirit (Stevens suggests blanco tequila, rhum agricole, vodka)
  • 3 1/2 oz. grapefruit soda (Stevens uses San Pellegrino)
  • 1/2 oz. hibiscus concentrate
  • 1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • Few drops of saline solution (1:1; optional)
  • Tools:barspoon
  • Glass:Collins
  • Garnish:mint sprig, grapefruit peel

Preparation

Build all ingredients in a tall glass. Stir briefly to mix. Top with crushed ice. Garnish.

Hibiscus Concentrate13 oz. vodka
1 1/2 cups dried hibiscus blossoms
4 sticks canela, crushed

Combine all ingredients and let steep for 24-48 hours. Strain out solids and bottle. Yields 12 oz. Lasts for 6 months.

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