Created for the Casamigos Paloma Challenge — May 2025. Developed by Dr. Gregory Canillas in collaboration with Jensen Atwood.
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Ingredients — Recovered Original Version
1½ oz Casamigos Blanco Tequila
2 oz Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda
1 oz Finest Call Jalapeño Syrup
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Tamarind Syrup
4 dashes Hella Mexican Chocolate Bitters
Preparation
Build ingredients over ice and stir gently.
Glassware: Rocks glass or decorative skull glass
Garnish: Candied grapefruit half secured on a bamboo cocktail pick.
Alternate Version
1½ oz Casamigos Jalapeño Tequila
2 oz Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Tamarind Syrup
4 dashes Hella Mexican Chocolate Bitters
Build over ice, stir gently, and garnish with candied grapefruit.
Editorial Note: Multiple versions were developed. Confirm the final competition submission before publishing the definitive recipe.
