Fresh, citrusy and boozy, this bubbly Paloma Cocktail is a refreshing tequila drink with chili lime salt, it packs a punch!
It’s cocktail time! Sure, it’s only Tuesday, but boy do we all deserve a stiff drink right about now! A week on the beach would also be lovely but I’m not holding my breath. Instead of wishing for a last minute tropical vacation, I’ll sip on a cocktail that makes me feel like I’m on a beach. Add an umbrella to this Paloma cocktail and use a fancy app to mimic the sound of the waves and you might not even notice the difference!
This pretty pink Paloma cocktail is similar to a margarita but with a bit of a twist. It’s usually made with grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila and something sparkly; usually sparkling water but I won’t lie, we tried it with a splash of Cava (any dry sparkling wine will do!) and it was delicious! It has the same festive, fresh and summery feeling as a margarita but with a bit of sparkle, it’s definitely more fun!
While the salted rim on a margarita is fun, this chili lime salt is pretty darn awesome! Not only is the salt a pretty garnish for the cocktail but it also helps to balance out the sweet-tart citrus and the tequila flavors in the drink. The chili and lime are just a bonus and add a bit of flair to a simple citrusy drink.
Paloma Cocktail with Chili Lime Salt
Fresh, citrusy and boozy, this bubbly Paloma cocktail is a refreshing tequila drink with chili lime salt, it packs a punch!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Ingredients
- Chili Lime Salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon coarse Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Zest from 1 lime
- 2 lime slices
- Paloma
- 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces tequila (1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or soda water
- 2 grapefruit and lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix together the sugar, salt, chili powder and lime zest on a small plate. Run a wedge of lime around the top of two glasses and dip them in the salt blend; fill with crushed ice.
- Mix the grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila and sugar until well mixed.
- Pour over crushed ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with grapefruit and lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
What type of cocktail reminds you of summer?
Still looking for a citrusy drink? Try one of these…
Mango Margaritas from Minimalist Baker
Spicy Tequila Sunrise from Gimme Some Oven
Pear Nectar with Tequila from Cookie + Kate
Or, check out my Blood Orange Margarita…
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