The Campanella – a Paloma Cocktail Variation |

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 by Matt

The Campanella is a tasty, Italian Paloma Mixed Drink Variation that is a little bitter and a little sweet– it’s the ideal mixed drink to drink on this Cinco de Mayo and all throughout the summer season.

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Margaritas are fantastic, there’s an excellent factor that they’re so popular– it’s an easy and scrumptious formula that will constantly be a great option. However, why not shake things up a little (actually), and switch out your margarita this Cinco de Mayo for a fantastic tequila mixed drink that is simply as simple and scrumptious, however a bit various.

The Campanella - a Paloma Cocktail Variation - two old fashioned glasses filled with orange cocktail, bottle of tequila is in the background on the right, a cut grapefruit and lime is in the background on the left

The Campanella is a variation on the timeless Paloma mixed drink– it integrates reposado tequila with grapefruit juice, much like the timeless, however the addition of the Italian Aperol includes the vibrant flavours of sweet orange well balanced with a gentian bitterness. When you shake this up with some lime juice and a little honey– you remain in Paloma mixed drink paradise!

The Campanella - a Paloma Cocktail Variation - an old fashioned glass filled with an orange cocktail, more cocktail is being poured into a glass in the background from a copper shaker

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The timeless Paloma mixed drink is a Mexican favourite (Paloma being Spanish for “dove”), and is normally prepared utilizing a grapefruit flavoured soda. Nevertheless, similar to the majority of mixed drinks, I much choose the Paloma mixed drink prepared with fresh fruit juice and with simply a splash of soda to include the shimmer. The Campanella Paloma Mixed Drink Variation is no various!

The Campanella - a Paloma Cocktail Variation - an old fashioned glass filled with orange cocktail liquid and glass is garnished with half a grapefruit wheel. There's a cut grapefruit in the background on the left, and a copper shaker in the background on the right

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In this Italian Paloma Mixed drink we muddle a grapefruit wheel to launch the fresh juices, then shake with smooth reposado tequila, Aperol, fresh lime juice, and honey. Pressure into an old made glass with ice, top up with a splash of soda and garnish with a grapefruit wheel. It is so simple, and you can even switch out the honey for some agave nectar to make it a Paloma mixed drink that vegans can delight in too!

The Campanella - a Paloma Cocktail Variation - one old fashioned glass with orange cocktail, half a grapefruit wheel garnishes the glass. Another cocktail sits in the background on the left, a bottle of tequila is on the right in the back

The beautiful colour that integrating Aperol and grapefruit juice provides this incredible Italian Paloma Mixed drink simply shrieks summer season, particularly together with the fresh, citrus flavours of grapefruit. Whether you are delight in The Campanella rather of your typical Paloma Mixed drink this Cinco de Mayo, or drinking all summer season long, this is the ideal Paloma mixed drink for everyone! Let’s get blending!

The Campanella – a Paloma Mixed Drink Variation

Author Michelle

Yield 2 mixed drinks

Active Ingredients

1 grapefruit wheel
3oz reposado tequila
1oz lime juice (approx 1 little lime)
1/2 oz honey (or agave)
2oz aperol
2oz soda
2 x half a grapefruit wheel, to garnish

Guidelines

Fill 2 old made glasses with ice and reserved
Put the grapefruit wheel in a mixed drink shaker and muddle to launch the juices
Include the tequila, lime juice, honey, and aperol to the mixed drink shaker, include 4 ice, and shake strongly for 15 seconds
Pressure in between your 2 old made glasses, and include a splash (approx 1oz) of soda to each glass.
Garnish with half a grapefruit wheel and serve