Tamarind-Tequila Paloma Twist

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A tangy and slightly tart Paloma variation with tamarind syrup adding exotic depth and brightness to the classic tequila grapefruit mix. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, tamarind syrup 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 170 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 170 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rim a highball glass with fresh lime juice and dip it into salt, then fill the glass with large ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, pour 2 oz blanco tequila, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1 oz tamarind syrup, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Shake gently for 10 seconds to chill and combine.
  4. Step 4: Strain into the prepared highball glass.
  5. Step 5: Top with 1.5 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon to mix.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a thin grapefruit wedge slid onto the rim and a sprig of fresh mint tucked inside.

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