Spicy Paloma (Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime & Jalapeño)

Two Spicy Paloma cocktails on a white wooden countertop with tequila and grapefruit in the background.

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Spicy Paloma (Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime & Jalapeño)

This refreshing tequila cocktail is both delicious and beautiful. With grapefruit, lime and jalapeño syrup, you can't beat this sip on a hot afternoon.

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: alcohol, grapefruit, jalapeño, lime, spicy, tequila

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Kimberly Salem

Equipment

Cocktail serving glass (Highball) (I used a 10-ounce glass)
Jigger or measuring cup
Bar spoon
Citrus juicer (for fresh citrus)
Citrus reamer (for fresh grapefruit)
Knife and cutting board (for fresh fruit and jalapeños)

Ingredients

Garnish

salt (for rim of glass)
1 slice fresh grapefruit
5 slices fresh jalapeño

Spicy Paloma Using Fresh Citrus Juices

2 ounces tequila blanco
1 ounce lime juice
¼ ounce grapefruit juice (I used a ruby red grapefruit)
¾ ounce jalapeño syrup
2 ounces seltzer

Spicy Paloma Using Soda or a Pre-made Mixer

2 ounces tequila blanco
3 ounces Grapefruit Jalapeño mixer (or Grapefruit Soda) (I used Root Elixirs Grapefruit Jalapeño soda - link in notes)
¾ ounce lime juice (optional - only if using plain grapefruit soda)

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Instructions

Prep your Serving Glass

Wet the rim of your serving glass with a cut lime or grapefruit, and dip the rim into the salt, coating it all the way around.

If using Fresh Citrus Juices

Fill the serving glass with ice and add in the tequila.
Add in the lime juice, grapefruit juice, and jalapeño syrup.
Add the jalapeño slices to the glass and stir with a bar spoon.
Top with seltzer.
Add the grapefruit slice to the side of the glass and serve.

If using Soda or a Pre-made Mixer

If you are using a plain grapefruit soda, add your jalapeño slices to the bottom of the serving glass and muddle them with a cocktail muddler. You can skip this step if your mixer already has jalapeño in it.
Add ice to the serving glass and add in the tequila.
Top with the soda or mixer. If your mixer doesn't have lime, add in the lime juice too. Give it a quick stir with a bar spoon.
Add the jalapeño slices and fresh grapefruit slice to garnish, and serve.

Notes

If you're looking to use a pre-made mixer for this drink, try out Root Elixirs Grapefruit Jalapeño Soda or Mixly Grapefruit Jalapeño Soda.

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