Tequila-Spiced Paloma with Grapefruit and Chili Salt Rim

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A zesty and slightly spicy take on the classic Paloma, featuring fresh grapefruit juice and a chili-salt rim for a bold finish. This recipe, ready in about 8 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 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: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 170 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of a highball glass with the lime wedge, then dip the rim into the chili-salt mixture to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
  3. Step 3: In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, pour 2 oz blanco tequila, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave nectar.
  4. Step 4: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
  5. Step 5: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.
  6. Step 6: Top with 2 oz club soda, stirring gently to combine.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with a thin grapefruit wheel placed vertically on the rim.

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