A Relaxing Summer Nightcap
The Strawberry Chamomile Paloma is a refreshing cocktail recipe that combines the sweetness of strawberry with the relaxing qualities of chamomile. This makes it PERFECT for summertime as it’s light and easy to make, but still tastes great! The Strawberry Chamomile Paloma also highlights sleepytime tea bags which contain chamomile extract – this ingredient helps put you to sleep by calming your nervous system.
Why is this such a good nightcap?
Well because it contains chamomile of course! Let me tell you a little bit about the effects and benefits of chamomile. Chamomile is KNOWN to be excellent for relaxing before bedtime.
Why chamomile is so great before bed:
*Chamomile is known to be excellent for relaxing before bedtime. For example, I love drinking sleepytime tea in the evening because it has a calming effect on my nerves and it helps me to relax. The Strawberry Chamomile Paloma recipe consists of sleepytime tea bags that contain chamomile extract – this ingredient helps put you to sleep by calming your nervous system.
*Apigenin, an antioxidant found in chamomile tea and other natural sources of the plant, has been known to promote sleepiness. It can also help reduce insomnia or chronic inability to sleep with its effects on certain receptors in your brain that may trigger these feelings.
*Chamomile is a favorite herb for promoting relaxation and reducing pain thanks primarily due to apigenin’s role as an anti-inflammatory agent against various proteins that are responsible for inflammation throughout the body – including those which cause joint problems such as arthritis (due it being able to bind calcium ions).
8It’s a perfect summer nightcap – Light, easy to make, and tastes great! Strawberry not only offers flavor but also antioxidants that will also help you feel better in the morning.
*Strawberry Chamomile Palomas are light enough that you can serve them as a refreshing beverage, or drink them later on in the evening as a nightcap
What do I need to make it?
There are two parts to making this drink. You’ll have to make the chamomile syrup and then make the drink.
Equipment:
- Shaker
- Muddler
- Tumbler glass
For the Chamomile Syrup:
SLEEPYTIME SYRUP
- 1C water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup honey
- 4 chamomile tea bags
FOR THE DRINKS
- 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice (about half of 1 grapefruit
- 2-4 tablespoons chamomile honey syrup depending on your taste
- 2 ounces tequila omit to make a virgin version use soda
- 4 fresh strawberries sliced
- sparkling water for topping off
- crushed ice
Now that we’ve got everything together, lets get to it.
How do I make this?
CHAMOMILE HONEY SYRUP
Combine water and honey in a small saucepan and bring to a low boil, simmer 1 minute and remove from the heat. Add the tea bags and steep for 10 mins. Remove the tea bags squeezing them to get all the liquid. Add lemon juice. Store in the fridge.
FOR THE DRINKS
Add the grapefruit juice, chamomile syrup, tequila and strawberries to a shaler.
Use a muddler to, gently push the strawberries down until they release their juices and are lightly smashed.
Add a handful of ice and give it a good shake.
Strain into ice filled ttumbler glass
Top off with soda water and additional chamomile syrup if desired.
Garnish with chamomile flowers or strawberries.
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Make Ahead Suggestions:
Definitely make the chamomile syrup ahead of time, in larger volume, and add this syrup to all of your nightcaps!
The final verdict:
The Strawberry Chamomile Paloma is a delicious, summery twist on the classic tequila cocktail that introduces chamomile syrup to the chill paloma for some extra relaxation making this drink THE go-to if you want to pretend that the party is still going on, but your old ass really needs to get ready for bed.
There’s no better way than this drink to end your day so kick back in front of Netflix; sip away at Strawberry Chamomile Paloma and get ready for a chill, restful night.
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