Black & Blue Paloma

With a splash of blue Curaçao and black sea salt, we’ve given Mexico’s national drink, the Paloma, a broody makeover. It’s still the same refreshing highball of tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda, but instead of a pink frock, it’s dressed for the night. 

Black salt and honey for rimming
1½ oz blanco or reposado tequila
½ oz blue Curaçao
½ oz strained fresh lime juice
4 oz grapefruit soda, chilled
Lime wheel to garnish

1. Place some black salt on a saucer. If it’s flaky, break it up a little with your fingertips. Brush a ½-inch (1-cm) wide band of honey on half the outer rim of a highball glass. Roll rim in salt. Place glass on counter and fill with ice.
2. Pour tequila, Curaçao and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add 3 ice cubes. Shake for 5 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Top with grapefruit soda. Lightly stir. Garnish with lime wheel.

Makes 1 cocktail