Paula’s Texas Spirits Drink Recipes

Paula's Texas Orange is a great mixer for all drinks that call for orange liqueur, like the classic cosmo and sidecar. It also turbo-charges drinks you may not have thought of, like your Sunday morning mimosa, adding a bright orange flavor.

Paula's Texas Lemon tastes great straight up and chilled, just like the Italians drink limoncello. It also makes a delicious mixer, pairing beautifully with vodka, gin, rum, and tequila. Not to mention it adds a zesty citrus note to champagne and prosecco, a gin and tonic, or your favorite iced tea or sparkling water. Make sure you always have a bottle of Paula's Texas Lemon stashed in your fridge or freezer.

The Classics The Classics with a twist Other martini-style drinks Highballs Champagne cocktails Party Favorites

The Good Knight 1¼ oz. bourbon or rye ¾ oz. Paula's Texas Lemon ¼ oz. fresh lime juice 1 dash Angostura bitters Line rocks glass with sweet vermouth (this means roll the liquid around in the glass then discard), fill with ice. Shake ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into glass.

The Classics

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PAULA’S MARGARITA  1 part Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur 1 part premium tequila 1 part margarita mix (we suggest ½ fresh-squeezed lime juice and ½ water) Mix ingredients. To serve martini-style, shake with ice and strain into chilled margarita glass. For a more refreshing version, serve over lots of ice. PAULA’S COSMO 2 parts Paula’s Texas Orange 3 parts premium vodka Splash of cranberry juice Lemon zest Mix Paula’s Texas Orange and vodka in martini shaker. Add enough cranberry juice to make your favorite shade of pink. Shake with ice. Rub rim of martini glass with zest, strain drink into glass, and garnish with lemon zest. PLANTER’S PUNCH 1 cup orange juice 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange 1 oz. premium dark rum Mix ingredients. Serve over ice with a maraschino cherry.

LEMON DROP 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 1 oz. premium vodka Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass. If desired, wet rim of glass and press in a plate of sugar before filling. THE CLASSIC SIDECAR 1½ oz. everyday brandy (we suggest El Presidente) 1 oz. Paula's Texas Orange ¾ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice Shake over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. PAULA’S DAQUIRI 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 2 oz. white rum ½ oz lemon or lime juice Serve over ice or run through the blender with ice for a frozen version.

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THE MAZATLAN We created this drink as a twist on the Manhattan, a Mexican version, if you will, so we chose the name "the Mazatlan". 1½ oz. Pepe's Z Tequila Anejo ½  oz. Paula's Texas Orange ½ oz. dry (white) vermouth ½ oz. sweet (red) vermouth 2 dashes angostura bitters Combine ingredients over ice in a shaker. Stir (traditionally, a Manhattan is stirred, not shaken). Strain into martini glass and garnish with an orange twist and, depending on your views on this topic, a cherry (use a good quality one). PAULA’S PERFECT MARGARITA 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange 2 oz. premium tequila 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice 1 oz. water Mix ingredients and serve over ice. SOUTHSIDE 2 sprigs fresh mint ¾ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1½ oz. gin 1 oz. Paula's Texas Lemon 1½ oz. well-chilled club soda Gently muddle 1 of the mint sprigs with the lemon juice in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add the gin and PTL and shake well. Pour over crushed ice in a goblet and stir until the outside of the glass frosts. Top with a splash of soda--up to 1½ ounces, to taste--and garnish with the other sprig of mint.

SIDESADDLE This is a variation of the Sidecar, inspired by the Kentucky Derby. 1½ oz. Bulleit Bourbon 1½ oz. Paula’s Texas Orange ¾ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. GIN AND TONIC WITH LEMON 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 1 oz. gin (we suggest Bombay Sapphire) 3 oz. tonic water Mix ingredients and serve over ice with a generous slice of lime. APPLES ‘N’ ORANGES 1 parts Paula's Texas Orange 1 part apple brandy (Calvados if available) 1 parts apple juice 1 part fresh-squeezed lemon juice Shake over ice and serve in a chilled martini glass. LEMON RUM DROP 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 1 oz. Treaty Oak rum Splash of fresh lime juice Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass. If desired, wet rim of glass and press in a plate of sugar before filling.

Other martini-style drinks

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AUSTIN'S OWN MARTINI 1 part Paula's Texas Orange 2 parts Tito's Vodka Shake over ice and serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh jalapeno or olive. LEMON MARTINI 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 2 oz. premium gin Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass.

PAULA ALEXANDER Substituting PTO for gin in the classic Alexander makes a delicious after-dinner cocktail. 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur 1 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or Creme de Cacao 1 oz. cream Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass. ORANGE CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or Creme de Cacao 1 oz. brewed, cooled espresso Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass.

Highballs

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PAULA’S LEMONADE 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. club soda ½  oz. lemon juice Mix and serve over ice. For an exotic twist, use herb-infused vodkas, such as rosemary or basil. THE PAULA-KAZI 1 ½ oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 1 ½ oz. Paula’s Texas Orange 3 oz. sweet and sour Mix ingredients and serve over ice. PAULA’S CITRUS FIZZ 1 ½ oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 1 ½ oz. Paula’s Texas Orange 3 oz. club soda Squeeze of lime juice Mix ingredients and serve over ice. YELLOW ROSE 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon 1 oz. Treaty Oak rum Club soda Generous wedge of lemon Combine ingredients in a glass over ice. Squeeze lemon over top. HOT SUMMER NIGHT ½ oz. Paula's Texas Lemon liqueur 1¼ oz. Tito's Handmade Vodka 2 oz. Sprite ¼ oz. lemon juice Three sprigs thyme Drizzle honey In a rocks glass, muddle two de-stemmed sprigs of thyme, honey, and lemon juice. Add the ice, vodka, liqueur, and Sprite. Roll between a mixing tin and back into the rocks glass. Garnish with remaining thyme sprig. Drink credit: Mindy Kucan, Hilton Hotels

THE BURNT ORANGE 1 oz. Paula's Texas Orange 1 oz. Treaty Oak rum or other light rum 1 oz. orange juice 1 oz. Dr. Pepper or Coke Fill a tall highball glass with ice. Add ingredients and top off with club soda and a wedge of fresh lime STRAWBERRY SIPPER 1.5 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur 1.5 oz. vodka 1 Tbsp. lime juice 3 fresh, ripe strawberries Muddle strawberries in mixer glass. Add Paula’s Texas Orange, vodka, lime juice, and ice. Shake and strain into martini glass. Drink credit: David Alan, The Tipsy Texan PINKY FRIEDMAN 1 oz. Paula's Texas Orange 1 oz. Tito’s vodka 1 oz. cranberry or pomegranate juice 2 oz. club soda Squeeze of fresh lime Mix ingredients and serve over ice.  APPLES ‘N’ ORANGES FIZZ 2 parts Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur 2 parts club soda 1 part fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1 part apple juice Mix ingredients and serve over ice. AUSTIN MOONSHINE 1.5 oz. Treaty Oak Rum 1 oz. Paula's Texas Lemon 2 lemon wedges 4 large mint leaves Fresh lemonade POM pomegranate juice Grapefruit juice (optional) Muddle lemon wedges, mint, Treaty Oak rum, and Paula's Texas Lemon in tall glass. Fill glass with ice. Add a generous splash of POM and optional dash of grapefruit juice. Top off with lemonade. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Champagne cocktails

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CELEBRATION SPARKLER 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur 1 oz. cranberry juice Champagne or Prosecco Mix Paula's Texas Orange and cranberry juice in a tall champagne flute. Top off with champagne. For best results, make sure all ingredients are well chilled.  FRENCH 75 The French 75 is traditionally made with lemon juice and sugar, but Paula’s Texas Lemon makes a delicious and easy replacement. Combine 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Lemon and 1 oz. gin in a tall champagne flute. Fill glass with ice-cold dry champagne.

TURBO MIMOSA 1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange ¼ cup orange juice Champagne Mix Paula’s Texas Orange and orange juice in champagne glass. Top up with champagne.

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PAULA’S PARTY MARGARITAS This recipe makes a little less than a gallon. 1 750-ml bottle Paula's Texas Orange 1 750-ml bottle 100% agave tequila 1 12-ounce can Minute Maid limeade 12 ounces fresh lime juice (get Goodflow or Central Market’s) 24 ounces water Mix ingredients in a large pitcher or igloo and serve over ice. WATERMELON DAIQUIRI 1 small watermelon, seeded, cubed, and frozen for at least 24 hours 4 oz. (½ cup) Paula's Texas Orange 4 oz. (½ cup) rum (dark or light as you prefer) Juice of one lime Fill the blender pitcher with frozen watermelon cubes. Pour other ingredients over and blend until smooth. (This may take a bit of coaxing with a spatula, but the resulting texture is silky smooth.) Makes 4 drinks.

PAULA'S PUNCH 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice 1 oz. pineapple juice 3 oz. Paula's Texas Orange 3 oz. mango nectar 8 oz. club soda Mix ingredients and serve over ice.  SANGRIA For a large batch, mix together: 2 gallons dry red wine (like Carlo Rossi’s Paisano) 1 750-ml bottle Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur 1½  cups brandy (like El Presidente) 3 quarts orange juice 3 cups lemon juice Add a few sliced oranges, lemons, and limes. Serve over ice.