Tequila/Mezcal · Highball · Spicy
Spicy Paloma Recipe
Grapefruit, tequila, and a jalapeño kick — Mexico's most popular tequila drink, turned up.
- Prep Time
- 1.5 min
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Highball
- Strength
- Light
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Last updated September 14, 2026
About the Spicy Paloma
The Paloma is widely considered Mexico's most-consumed tequila cocktail, but its inventor is unrecorded — a folk drink rather than a single bartender's creation.
Ingredients
Servings
1
- Tequila2 oz
- Fresh grapefruit juice¾ oz
- Jalapeño honey syrup½ oz
- Grapefruit soda~3 oz, to top
Method
- Rim the glass with salt.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Measure and pour the tequila, fresh grapefruit juice and jalapeño honey syrup into the glass.
- Stir once to combine.
- Top with grapefruit soda.
Glass & Garnish
Highball, salt rim, full of ice.
Notes
Fresh grapefruit juice is noticeably less bitter than bottled. Pairs well with tacos.
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