Bon Appétit Spiced Paloma

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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A bright, tangy grapefruit Paloma enhanced with a dash of warming spice and a salted rim for balance. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz blanco tequila
2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz agave nectar
2 oz club soda
a pinch pinch chili powder
for rimming kosher salt
as needed ice cubes
1 wedge for garnish grapefruit wedge

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a grapefruit wedge and dip it into kosher salt mixed with a pinch of chili powder to coat.
Step 2: Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes.
Step 3: In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine 2 oz blanco tequila, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave nectar.
Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
Step 5: Strain into the prepared glass and top with 2 oz club soda.
Step 6: Stir gently once to combine.
Step 7: Garnish by placing the grapefruit wedge on the rim.