Your Go-to Paloma Recipe With Grapefruit Juice
Craving a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail? A glass of Paloma is all you need. This juicy goodness is a tequila-based favorite that gets its bold, tangy kick from fresh grapefruit juice.
Whether you like yours frozen, sparkling, or with a tropical twist, the right ingredients can take your paloma recipe from good to unforgettable.
In this article, we’ll share our go-to grapefruit paloma recipes using sweet, juicy Winter Sweetz Texas Rio red grapefruit. From slushy sips to tropical blends, we’ll walk you through three easy ways to raise your glass and toast to grapefruit season.
Key Take aways
- The Paloma is a refreshing grapefruit tequila cocktail made even better with fresh, sweet-tart Winter Sweetz Texas Rio red grapefruit juice.
- From frozen to tropical to sparkling, these grapefruit paloma recipe variations are great cocktails for any season or occasion.
- Swapping out simple syrups for fresh juices like pineapple or pomegranate brings added depth and a fun twist to the classic recipe.
- Fresh, simple ingredients, especially citrus, make all the difference in crafting a balanced, flavorful drink.
1. Frozen Rio Red Paloma
When the temperature rises, or you just need a vacation in a glass, this frozen Paloma is here to cool you down and lift you. Blended to icy perfection and bursting with bright citrus flavor, this ruby red twist brings a bold splash of color and a tangy finish that makes every sip a moment.
Ingredients
- Chili powder
- Kosher salt
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 Texas Rio red grapefruit
- 4 ounces of tequila
- 2 ounces of light agave syrup
- 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce of pomegranate juice
- Ice
Directions
- On a small plate, mix equal parts chili powder and kosher salt. Rub the rim of two glasses with the lime wedge, then dip into the mixture to coat and make a salted rim.
- Cut your large Texas Rio red grapefruit along the wedges and juice out two ounces into a cup (save a wedge or two).
- In a blender, add your grapefruit juice, tequila, agave syrup, lime juice, and pomegranate juice.
- Add ice to your taste and blend until it’s slushy.
- Fill the prepared glasses with crushed ice and pour in the blended mix.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge, and enjoy.
2. Piña Paloma Remix
Tired of the same old cocktail lineup? Meet your new go-to Paloma cocktail recipe.
The Piña Paloma is a tropical remix of the original—sweetened with pineapple juice instead of syrup and powered by the citrus combo of lime and Texas Rio red grapefruit. It’s beachy, bright, and beautifully balanced. Try a sugar rim instead of salt if you prefer some extra sweetness!
Ingredients
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 small lime
- Ice
- 2 ounces of tequila
- 1 Texas Rio red grapefruit
- 1 ounce of pineapple juice
- Soda water or grapefruit soda
- Pineapple leaf for garnish
Instructions
- Peel your lime, save one wedge, and juice the rest, measuring out one tablespoon.
- Salt the rim of a tall glass by running a lime wedge along the edge and dipping it in kosher salt.
- Cut your Texas Rio red grapefruit vertically in half, saving one wedge, and juicing one ounce of grapefruit juice.
- Fill the tall glass with ice, then pour in the tequila and pineapple, grapefruit, and lime juice.
- Top it up with soda water and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish your mix with a grapefruit wedge and a pineapple leaf if you’re feeling festive.
3. Classic Sparkling Paloma
If you’ve never had a Paloma recipe with grapefruit juice, now’s the time! This rosy cocktail is sure to have you tickled pink!
Grapefruit goodness fills this classic Paloma, bursting with bright citrus, gentle bitterness, and natural flavor for the perfect drink.
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 lime wedge
- Ice
- 2 ounces of blanco tequila
- 1 large Texas Rio red grapefruit
- ½ ounce of fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce of agave syrup
- Sparkling water or club soda
Directions
- Rim a highball glass with salt using a lime wedge, then fill with ice.
- Slice your grapefruit horizontally in half and cut out a thin slice to keep for later.
- Juice the remaining grapefruit.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup, and then shake well.
- Pour the mixture over ice and top with your chosen fizzy water.
- Garnish your refreshing drink with a thin grapefruit wheel for that perfect photo-ready finish.
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Crafting a delightful grapefruit cocktail starts with the freshest ingredients, and nothing beats the sweet, tangy punch of a Winter Sweetz Texas Rio red grapefruit. Whether you’re blending up something frozen, fizzy, or fruity, our grapefruit cocktails recipe brings out the best in every sip of your grapefruit paloma. This is sure to be your new favorite cocktail! You can check out related recipes on our Beverages page.
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