Palomaperitivo Twist

This Shady Grove cocktail takes inspiration from the Paloma and adds a French aperitif twist. It's a refreshing blend of Bianco Vermouth, Suze, Calvados, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of grapefruit soda. The combination of flavors creates a unique and tantalizing drink with a hint of bitterness and a citrusy kick.

Palomaperitivo Twist

A refreshing Palomaperitivo Twist with Bianco Vermouth, Suze, Calvados, and a splash of grapefruit soda.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 oz Bianco Vermouth (preferably Bordiga Vermouth Bianco)
  • 3/4 oz Suze
  • 3/4 oz Calvados (preferably Roger Groult 3)
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar:water)
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 1/2 oz Fever-Tree Sparkling Grapefruit (chilled)

Instructions

  1. Combine Bianco Vermouth, Suze, Calvados, lemon juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and a pinch of salt in a mixing tin filled with ice.
  2. Shake the mixture until chilled.
  3. Fine-strain the cocktail into a Collins glass filled with ice.
  4. Top the drink with chilled grapefruit soda.