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a twist on the classic paloma cocktail

Paloma Verde Cazuela Cocktail

Paloma Verde Cazuela Cocktail made from honeydew cucumber juice, lime juice, tequila Blanco and topped with tonic water is a refreshing twist on the classic paloma.
Author Vianney Rodriguez

Ingredients

  • 6 cups of honeydew diced
  • 3 cucumbers peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 cups tequila Blanco
  • tonic water or sparkling water
  • Ice
  • Salt
  • lime slices
  • fresh mint
  • melon slices
  • cucumber slices

Instructions

  1. Blend honeydew in batches, adding ΒΌ cup water or more as need to help blender move along. Blend until smooth, strain and repeat until all honeydew is blended. Rinse blender and repeat this process adding water as needed to blend cucumber until smooth and strain.
  2. When ready to serve fill Cazuela halfway with ice. Sprinkle ice with salt. (optional) Lay fresh lime slices, mint, melon slices and cucumber slices over ice. Pour in honeydew juice, cucumber juice, lime juice and tequila. Top with tonic or sparkling water, stir. Serve over ice, garnished with additional melon, cumber or mint.

Recipe Notes

Serves 8-10