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Strawberry Paloma

This Strawberry Paloma takes Mexico's national cocktail to the next level with an infusion of fresh strawberries. Make use of summer's best berries for your next happy hour!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the Tajin rim:
  • lime juice
  • Tajin seasoning for rimming the glass (see note 1)
For the paloma:
  • 2 strawberries hulled and coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 ounces tequila (1/4 cup, see note 2)
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice (1 tablespoon) plus more for rimming the glass
  • ice
  • 2 ounces grapefruit soda or to taste (see note 3)

Instructions

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  1. In a shallow dish as wide as a lowball glass, add Tajin. Squeeze or brush some lime juice onto the side or rim of a glass, then dip into the Tajin and turn to coat.
  2. In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries. Add tequila and lime juice, then fill the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into the rimmed cocktail glass, top with grapefruit soda, and garnish with a strawberry.

Notes

  • Tajin seasoning: Tajin is a mild chili powder with a bright lime flavor that tastes great with cocktails. Or, try regular chili powder, ancho chile powder, paprika, or even cayenne pepper (if you love the heat).
  • Tequila: Tequila blanco is lighter in body and perfect for making cocktails like this one. Tequila reposado (which means "rested" and is aged in oak for at least 2 months) is ideal for sipping.
  • Grapefruit soda: Mexicans usually use Squirt or Fresca (their Fresca is different! It's not sugar-free!). If you want something made without corn syrup, look for Jarritos or Izze brand grapefruit sodas.
  • Yield: This recipe makes 1 cocktail.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 cocktail Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cocktail
Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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