Leave it to Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) to overthink the obvious. At its core, the Paloma is a simple, humble highball with just two ingredients: tequila and grapefruit soda. But an Aquarian, always the innovator, would immediately ask: What if it could be more? They can’t resist making improvements.
Because tequila is the most important ingredient in a Paloma, this is where the Aquarian opportunity to tweak and evolve comes in. Encourage them to choose a tequila that aligns with their moral compass. Do they identify strongly with environmental causes? Beam Suntory’s Casa Sauza brand has won awards for its environmental practices. Do they care about social and humanitarian causes? Patron Tequila addresses fair wage practices, after-hours adult education, and access to local universities.
With a little research, Aquarians can do their part to educate their friends on how to choose a sustainable, additive-free tequila brand that supports small, local farms and economies in Mexico.
Paloma Recipe
INGREDIENTS
2 oz El Tosoro Blanco
1 oz grapefruit juice
.50 oz lime juice
.50 oz simple syrup
Top with soda water and ice
Grapefruit halfwheel
1 by 1 ice cubes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Build tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail tin, add ice and shake.
- Strain into a Collins glass and top with 1-2 ounces of soda water and ice.
- Garnish with a grapefruit half wheel, sprinkle of kosher sea salt, and whatever other esoteric thing you can find. Paper umbrella? Tiny action figure? Origami crane? Embrace your whimsy, Aquarius.
View the rest of the zodiac cocktails here!
Text and Recipes by Kait Fellers / Styling by Star Laliberte / Photography by Laura Petrilla
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