Serrano Paloma recipe

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

A sharper, greener Paloma with serrano heat against grapefruit and tequila.

Method: Build · Glass: Highball glass · Time: 4 min · Difficulty: Beginner · Family: The Highball Family

Ingredients

2 oz Blanco Tequila
0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 oz Agave Syrup
2 Serrano Slices (Muddled)
Top Grapefruit Soda

How to make a Serrano Paloma

Rim a highball glass with Tajín if desired.
Muddle serrano slices gently in the bottom of the glass.
Add tequila, lime juice and agave syrup.
Fill with ice and top with grapefruit soda.
Stir once and garnish with grapefruit and serrano.

Garnish

Grapefruit wedge, serrano wheel and Tajín rim.

Pro tip

Serranos are sharper and often hotter than jalapeños. Remove seeds and start with one slice if you do not know the pepper's heat.

History of the Serrano Paloma

The Serrano Paloma follows the chile-and-grapefruit logic of the Spicy Paloma but uses serrano for a brighter, greener heat.

Flavour profile

Grapefruit, Spicy, Citrus, Refreshing

Variations

Spicy Paloma — Use jalapeño for rounder, gentler heat.
Mezcal Paloma — Use mezcal for a smoky grapefruit highball.
Frozen Spicy Paloma — Blend the same flavors with ice.

Practise making the Serrano Paloma in the free Virtual Bar game.