DiamondStrawberryPaloma

FROM SHIRLEY’S CAFÉ & TEQUILA BAR

COMPILED BY NIKKI M. MURRY | PHOTOS BY TANIA COLAMARINO, AMA PHOTOGRAPHY

What’s special about this featured drink? What makes this drink pop is the addition of Hawaiian Black Lava Salt around the edge of the glass. It adds a very nice earthy pop that plays well with strawberry and tequila flavors.

For what occasion would you recommend this cocktail? A Paloma is a great summertime drink to have while you enjoy life outdoors, barbequing, hanging by the pool or posting up for a late-night summer fire. It's also great on those hot summer days.

- 2 ounces Herradura Silver Tequila

- 1 ounce strawberry puree

- Grapefruit soda

- Lime wedge

- Black lava salt for the rim

- Ice

Tools Needed

- Shaker

- Strainer

- 16 ounce pint glass for mixing

- Cantaritos de barro or a mug

- Ball jar

Instructions

1. Use a lime around the rim of the glass to help the salt stick. Salt the rim. Add ice, filling the glass half-way.

2. Add your tequila to the shaker, followed by the strawberry puree. Shake, shake, shake!

3. Strain the liquid into your glass. Top with grapefruit soda. Add a lime wedge for garnish and enjoy!