meet the paloma's cooler, botanical cousin

It's like spa water… but with tequila. You're welcome.

I made this cocktail on one of those early hot days here in Colorado. You know, when it’s not technically summer yet, but the sun is already out for revenge and I’m getting a sunburn just driving to pick up our son from daycare 🫠

I wanted a Paloma, but something a little different. Lately, I’ve been really into clean, bright flavors to balance the heat, and this combo of cucumber and elderflower totally hit the spot.

I mixed it up just for me, sat out on the patio with my book, and fully committed to a little solo happy hour situation on our comfy loveseat. Honestly, it felt like a mini reset button.

Also, elderflower always takes me back to my early blogging days. I discovered a love for St. Germain then and I was throwing it into everything because I was obsessed. It still feels like that one ingredient that makes a drink feel a little extra without trying too hard.