This sparkling pink Paloma drink will kiss you back with a little jalapeño spice! And omg….a spiced brown sugar rim? I’m bringing an interesting and cool twist to the table with this easy Paloma cocktail recipe that’s fiery, refreshing, sparkling, and unique!
My favorite part of this cocktail (besides the 2oz of tequila….yah) is definitely the Fever-Tree sparkling grapefruit juice. If you haven’t noticed by now on the blog, I got a thang for fizz drinks! This easy paloma cocktail with grapefruit juice is at the top of my summer list because it’s a fun jazzed up version of your basic Paloma cocktail…
It’s spicy and sparkling! If you love bubbles and you love a little fiery kiss, this totally hits the spot. It’s the best paloma recipe and it makes a nice spicy summer cocktail.
I use this Fever-Tree grapefruit in a delicious whiskey paloma that’s limey and refreshing! As you can see, the versatility of delicious sparkling grapefruit is quite vast.
An Easy Paloma Cocktail Recipe with Jalapeño and Sparkling Grapefruit
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It’s honestly a pretty delicious yet simple combination, but, I will not neglect to mention what the allspice cocktail rim brings to the cocktail game here. I know it sounds weird, but the warmth of the nutmeg-y, cinnamon-y allspice wraps tequila around its tasty little finger…and a most interesting combination of earthy, spicy, and juicy happens.
I just feel like the agave notes in good tequila carry an earthiness that inspires you to push a little bit past the normal combinations. Sometimes you end up mixing things together that you wouldn’t normally expect and…therein lies the joy of the undiscovered, and the new! (At least it’s new to me!)
How to Make a Spicy Paloma Cocktail with Grapefruit Juice
The first thing to do is rub the rim of your cocktail glass with a little lime wedge and then dip it in a little ground allspice and brown sugar rim. I just tossed these together in a little bowl and combined until a beach sand texture formed. Then I transferred this to a small plate and dipped the glass in.
I like to use a fun stemless champagne glass for an elegant touch. These recyclable glasses are unbreakable and perfect for indoor/outdoor summer patio cocktails!
muddle some jalapeño for a Spicy Kiss In your Paloma cocktail
In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, splash in some fresh-squeezed lime juice and muddle anywhere from 2 to 4 slices of jalapeño. The more you add, the spicier it will become and the less you add, the more tame it will taste. I left the seeds on so as to allow more heat into the cocktail. We’ll strain them out later. The lime juice will infuse with the jalapeño flavors as you muddle.
Add Silver Tequila to your Spicy Paloma
Now splash in your favorite brand of good silver tequila plus a little simple syrup and add ice. You can either stir with a bar spoon or cover your cocktail shaker with the lid and shake. (If you’re in need of a nice cocktail set, you can grab the one in the picture right here! It’s my absolute favorite set in crystal and gold!) Now strain everything into your cocktail glass over fresh ice.
Top off This Easy paloma Cocktail with sparkling grapefruit juice
Strain your tequila, jalapeño, and lime juice mixture into your glass over fresh ice (making sure to leave the seeds behind) and top off with sparkling grapefruit juice. I highly recommend Fever-Tree sparkling grapefruit juice! It’s my go-to for a tasty and unique cocktail like this one.
It is delicious because it’s not overly sweet and it has a nice fizz to it. It always adds a nice finish to all my cocktails.
Enjoy This Easy Paloma Cocktail Recipe For Any Occasion!
The result is a delicious, spicy, sparkling, and refreshing Paloma cocktail with interesting flavors.
The allspice and brown sugar on the rim enhance the taste of the tequila as you sip while the spice from the jalapeño slowly gets the party started in the background. It is truly such an amazing combination of flavors, all so different and diverse. They all move together perfectly…like a fine dace of tango on your tongue! It really is perfect paloma cocktail recipe for those of you who like to get your beaks wet with a easy spicy cocktail.
What’s your favorite tequila cocktail? Palomas are usually a favorite, but I also loooooove salty rim margaritas of all kinds too! Even smoky rims like the one in this strawberry mango margarita on the rocks!
Hope you find time to make your favorite and sip it outside this summer ’cause darn it, you deserve it!
Sparkling Grapefruit Juice Spicy Paloma Drink | Easy Paloma Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Ground Allspice
- 2 to 4 slices Fresh Jalapeno
- 1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 2 oz Silver Tequila
- Sparkling Pink Grapefruit Juice - I used Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together allspice and brown sugar until a sandy texture forms and transfer to a plate. Rub the rim of your cocktail glass with a lime wedge and dip into the mixture to coat the rim. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, pour in freshly squeezed lime juice and toss in your jalapeno slices. Muddle them until crushed.
- Now add in simple syrup, silver tequila, and ice. Stir to combine or shake together in a cocktail shaker and strain into your allspice and brown sugar rimmed cocktail glass over fresh ice. Take care to leave behind the jalapeno seeds.
- Now top it off with sparkling pink grapefruit juice such as Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit. Garnish with a lemon wheel or jalapeno slices. Serve chilled and enjoy while cold.
