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Best Frozen Paloma Cocktail Recipe

Try our Frozen Paloma recipe made with grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup! This tangy and sweet drink is perfect for any occasion, and the frozen twist adds a unique touch to the classic Paloma. Don't miss out on this crowd-pleaser!

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

Ingredients

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

  • Mocktail Option | Omit the tequila, adding a little extra ruby red grapefruit juice or grapefruit cocktail mixer if desired. Proceed with the recipe.
  • Omit the tequila, adding a little extra ruby red grapefruit juice or grapefruit cocktail mixer if desired. Proceed with the recipe.
  • Vodka Paloma | Replace silver tequila with your favorite vodka, and try grapefruit-infused vodka for an even more fruity flavor. 
  • Replace silver tequila with your favorite vodka, and try grapefruit-infused vodka for an even more fruity flavor. 
  • Paloma Pitcher Recipe
  • Make a pitcher to share by doubling the recipe to serve 8! Or, simply divide the ingredient amounts in half to make two frozen Palomas.
  • Variations & Substitutions
  • 24 oz ruby red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed, is amazing 16 oz silver tequila 8 oz lime juice 4 oz simple syrup 6 cups ice
  • 24 oz ruby red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed, is amazing
  • 16 oz silver tequila
  • 8 oz lime juice
  • 4 oz simple syrup
  • 6 cups ice
  • Skip the Blender: For a traditional Paloma, mix 2 ounces tequila, 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, 2 ounces sparkling water, ½ ounce lime juice, and ¼ ounce simple syrup or agave nectar; stir to combine and pour into a salt or sugar-rimmed highball or margarita glass. Add ice to fill the glass and enjoy!
  • Replace simple syrup with honey or agave instead if preferred.
  • Garnish with a sprig of basil or rosemary for an herbaceous drink.
  • Make it Sweeter: If the bitter grapefruit and tart lime are a little too strong for your taste, you can add liquid cane sugar to sweeten it up.
  • Lighten it up: Use sugar-free simple syrup and make this cocktail even "skinnier"
  • Make it Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or jalapeno pepper juice, or rim the glass with a little Tajin or chili powder for a pleasant kick. 
  • Make it Smoky: Use Mezcal instead of tequila.
  • Additional Fruity Flavor: If you feel like something is missing, consider adding another fruit juice, like papaya or pomegranate, or a dash of homemade blueberry or cranberry simple syrup. Or use half grapefruit juice and half blood orange juice.
  • Need Bubbles? Stir in some grapefruit mixer or other bubbly mixers, such as Club soda, Tonic water, or your favorite grapefruit soda.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 190mg (5%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 24IU (0%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

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.