Citrus-Spiced Tequila Paloma with Grapefruit and Chili Salt

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A lively Paloma cocktail featuring fresh grapefruit juice and a rim of chili salt for a spicy-sour balance that highlights tequila's vibrant character. 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 190 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 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare a rocks glass by moistening the rim with a grapefruit wedge and dipping it into a plate of chili salt to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz blanco tequila, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave syrup.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
  4. Step 4: Strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh large ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz chilled club soda and gently stir once to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by placing the grapefruit wedge on the rim and add a small pinch of chili salt on top for aroma.

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