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!
The Wu-wei-zi Paloma
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)
Instructions
Tear sage into pieces and muddle with the kosher salt
Omitting the Cava and soda, add all other ingredients into a shaker
Add ice and shake
Double strain into a salt-rimmed glass and top with the soda and Cava
After a quick stir, add ice and garnish with dehydrated grapefruit wheel (optional)
Schisandra Berry Extract
20 g dried berries/ 100 ml 75% neutral spirit
Steep for 2-4 weeks at ambient temperature
Discard spent berries