Summer is the time for cocktails - hot days spent by the pool require a delicious, refreshing drink to be on hand at all times (at least we think so!). We collaborated with Aurora Elixirs and the Tillery Restaurant & Bar at Owings Mills Marriott to create a delicious Smoked Rosemary Paloma. With an infusion of honey grapefruit syrup and Aurora's bubbly Rosemary Grapefruit Hemp Beverage, it's a delicious cocktail that you'll enjoy all Summer long.
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After we talked to Aurora Elixir's Victoria about collaborating on a special drink, we knew we were in for a treat when a box showed up at our store. It was filled with a variety of delicious Sparkling Hemp Beverages that her company specializes in - and they just so happen to go perfectly with honey! We took a look through the flavors that she sent us before going down the street to the Tillery to see what our friends there could craft up.
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Val at the Tillery was the mastermind behind this cocktail - she was especially interested in the Rosemary Grapefruit Sparkling Beverage. Then, she had the ingenious idea to create a grapefruit syrup with our Tupelo Honey to sweeten the drink. In Val's words, "it was the most divine honey I've ever tasted!" - so we know it's a game-changer for mixology!
A paloma is perfect for the Summer. Bright, refreshing, and bubbly - what more could you want for a poolside drink? Traditionally made with sparkling water and citrus juice, Val amped this version up with resinous smoked rosemary. It's complex but light, and best when shared with friends.
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Play Mixologist
Val had complete creative freedom with this cocktail - and you should too! Try swapping out the grapefruit juice for blood orange juice, or use your favorite tequila instead of mezcal. Here's some recommendations:
- Try another flavor of Aurora Elixir's beverages
- Salt the rim of the glass before filling
- Use another variety of honey in the simple syrup
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