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Spicy Paloma Cocktail Recipe ... a refreshing mix of tequila and grapefruit! Learn how to make this easy mixed drink from simple ingredients, including a spicy jalapeno simple syrup! | Hello Little Home

Spicy Paloma Cocktail

Unwind with a Spicy Paloma Cocktail, a fun twist on a classic recipe that will put a little kick in your step!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

For Jalapeno Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar*
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 jalapeno, halved lengthwise**

For Paloma:

  • coarse salt
  • 2 lime wedges
  • 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, strained
  • 1 ounces jalapeno simple syrup
  • 1 ounces tequila
  • sparkling water, such as Topo Chico

Instructions

Prepare jalapeno simple syrup:

  • Combine, sugar, water, and jalapeno in a small pot over medium heat; cook until sugar dissolves and syrup begins to bubble, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Strain syrup and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare Paloma:

  • Cover the bottom of a saucer or other small dish with salt.
  • Wet glass edge with lime wedge.
    Spicy Paloma Cocktail Recipe ... a refreshing mix of tequila and grapefruit! Learn how to make this easy mixed drink from simple ingredients, including a spicy jalapeno simple syrup! | Hello Little Home
  • Dip rim in salt.
  • Fill glass with ice, then add grapefruit juice, syrup, and tequila to glass.
  • Squeeze juice from second lime wedge into glass, then top with sparkling water.
  • Give cocktail a stir and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

*I used organic cane sugar, which is vegan.
**For a milder syrup, remove seeds and membranes from the jalapeno or leave out the jalapeno altogether. For a spicier syrup, add additional jalapenos.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal
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