The Wu-wei-zi Paloma: a Refreshing Adaptogen Cocktail

Comprised of tequila, grapefruit, and lime the Paloma cocktail is a refreshing classic. This rendition shakes things up with the addition of sage and schisandra berry extract (aka Wu-wei-zi). The wu-wei-zi berry is within a class of plants known as adaptogens, which help your body defend against stressors. After living through the year of 2020, we all could use a little boost. Cheers to 2021!

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The Wu-wei-zi Paloma

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• 2 oz blanco tequila

• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice

• 0.3 oz simple syrup

• 1.25 oz grapefruit juice

• 0.5-0.75 ml schisandra berry extract

• 4 leaves of sage

• pinch kosher salt

• Grapefruit soda (to top)

• Cava (to top)

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Instructions

1. Tear sage into pieces and muddle with the kosher salt

2. Omitting the Cava and soda, add all other ingredients into a shaker

3. Add ice and shake

4. Double strain into a salt-rimmed glass and top with the soda and Cava

5. After a quick stir, add ice and garnish with dehydrated grapefruit wheel (optional)

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Schisandra Berry Extract

• 20 g dried berries/ 100 ml 75% neutral spirit

• Steep for 2-4 weeks at ambient temperature

• Discard spent berries