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Best Frozen Paloma Cocktail Recipe
5 from 15 votes

Best Frozen Paloma Cocktail Recipe

The Best Frozen Paloma Cocktail blends fresh grapefruit juice, silver tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice into a smooth, refreshing frozen drink. The bright citrus flavors and balanced sweetness are complemented by the tequila's warmth, making it a lively cocktail ideal for warm days and festive occasions. Rimmed with salt or sugar and garnished with grapefruit and herbs, it offers a cool and flavorful drinking experience.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces grapefruit juice fresh squeezed is best, or try 100% juice, ruby red variety
  • 8 ounces tequila silver
  • 4 ounces lime juice fresh squeezed is best
  • 2 ounces simple syrup may also use honey or agave
  • 3 cups ice
Garnish
  • grapefruit wedge for garnish, or slice of lime
  • rosemary or basil, sprig
  • salt or sugar, rimming
  • 1/2 lime cut into quarters

Instructions

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  1. Pour some margarita salt or sugar onto a shallow plate. Run a lime wedge along the rim of your glasses and dip it into the margarita salt or sugar. Set aside.
  2. Add grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice to a blender.
  3. Blend for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and there are no more ice chunks. Pour into the prepared glasses and garnish with a grapefruit slice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To omit alcohol, leave out tequila and increase grapefruit juice or use grapefruit mixer for a refreshing mocktail.
  • Vodka can replace tequila; try grapefruit-infused vodka to enhance fruity notes.
  • Doubling ingredients allows preparation of a frozen Paloma pitcher for 8 servings.
  • Traditional Paloma can be made by mixing tequila, fresh juices, sparkling water, and sweetener; served over ice with rimmed glass.
  • Adjust sweetness with honey or agave syrup as preferred.
  • For a spicy twist, add hot sauce or rim glass with chili powder or Tajin.
  • Use Mezcal instead of tequila for a smoky flavor variation.
  • Add other fruit juices like blood orange or pomegranate for additional flavors.
  • Include sparkling mixers such as club soda or grapefruit soda for bubbles.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 190mg (4%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 24IU (0%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 190mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 24IU 0%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.