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Holiday Cranberry Paloma

This Holiday Cranberry Paloma is a cocktail that combines tart cranberry juice, zesty grapefruit juice, and smooth tequila for a vibrant drink that’s perfect for the season. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or enjoying a quiet evening, this easy-to-make Paloma is sure to impress.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For Sugaring the Cranberries and Rosemary Sprigs: 
  • ¼ cup simple syrup, for tossing 
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, for coating 
For the Paloma
  • cubed ice
  • 4 oz tequila (Blanco or Reposado) 
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened) 
  • 2 oz grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought) 
  • 1 oz simple syrup (or more to taste) 
  • Club soda, to top
  • Garnishes: fresh cranberries, lime wedges, and/or rosemary sprigs optional

Instructions

Make the garnish
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  1. In a small bowl, add the simple syrup. In another small bowl, add the granulated sugar. Lightly dip the cranberries into the simple syrup, coating them evenly, and then toss them in the sugar. Repeat the same process for the rosemary sprigs. 
  2. Allow the sugared rosemary sprigs and cranberries to dry for 15 - 20 minutes or freeze for about 10 minutes. 
Make the cocktails
  1. Fill half-way two cocktail glasses with ice. To each glass, add half of the tequila, lime juice, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and simple syrup. Stir well to combine. Top with club soda then stir gently. 
  2. Drop a few sugared cranberries into each glass. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and a sprig of rosemary. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 200kcal (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cocktails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 200kcal 10%

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