Frozen Spicy Paloma recipe

Name: Frozen Spicy Paloma
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Blanco Tequila; 2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice; 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Agave Syrup; 2 Jalapeño Slices; 1 cup Crushed Ice; Top Grapefruit Soda

A slushy grapefruit-and-jalapeño Paloma built for hot weather and fast refreshment.

Method: Blend · Glass: Highball or coupe glass · Time: 4 min · Difficulty: Beginner · Family: The Highball Family

Ingredients

2 oz Blanco Tequila
2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 oz Agave Syrup
2 Jalapeño Slices
1 cup Crushed Ice
Top Grapefruit Soda (Optional)

How to make a Frozen Spicy Paloma

Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime, agave, jalapeño and crushed ice to a blender.
Blend until smooth and slushy.
Pour into a chilled rimmed glass.
Top with a small splash of grapefruit soda if desired.
Garnish with grapefruit.

Garnish

Grapefruit wedge and a Tajín rim.

Pro tip

Freeze grapefruit juice in ice-cube trays for a thicker frozen drink without adding extra water.

History of the Frozen Spicy Paloma

Frozen Paloma variations turn Mexico's classic grapefruit highball into a blended summer serve while keeping tequila, citrus and a saline-chile edge.

Flavour profile

Frozen, Grapefruit, Spicy, Tart

Variations

Spicy Paloma — Build over ice for the sparkling jalapeño original.
Serrano Paloma — Use serrano for sharper green heat.
Mezcal Paloma — Use mezcal for a smoky, built highball.

Practise making the Frozen Spicy Paloma in the free Virtual Bar game.