Spicy Paloma co*cktail Recipe

Addsa kick to your traditional Paloma co*cktail with this delicious and easy Spicy Paloma co*cktail recipe.

Good news. We’ve all made it to Friday again.

And we’re back with another #SipsForSummer co*cktail for you to make this weekend!

The bad news is that we’re predictable enough (after theSalty Dog recipe) to still be on a spicy co*cktail kick.

And now we’re helping/forcing you to jump on the bandwagon too with this simple Spicy Paloma recipe!

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What is a Paloma?

The traditional Paloma contains tequila, lime juice, and a grapefruit-flavored soda or juice.

It is very similar to a margarita which also contains tequila and lime juice.

Instead of grapefruit soda, margaritas typically call for orange liqueur or a margarita mix.

What Makes this Paloma Recipe Spicy?

What adds kick to the Paloma? Our jalapeño simple syrup is what makes this Paloma co*cktail spicy.

If you’re not totally sure that you’re going to love this drink enough to go through the trouble of making your own spicy simple syrup, you can always take a simpler route.

Just add a jalapeño slice or two to the Paloma recipe by itself to see what you think first!

Can I Make This co*cktail Not Spicy?

Before you non-spicy lovers go running, you can always skipthe spicy portion for regular simple syrup to make a traditional Paloma.

And it’s as simple as mixing three ingredients together!Doesn’t get much easier than that, right?

How to Make a Jalapeño Simple Syrup

Ingredients needed

Jalapeño peppers

Sugar

Water

Step by step instructions

1 — Prep the jalapeños by removing the stems, slicing into rounds, and then removing the seeds and membrane.

You can leave the seeds and membrane intact if you’re wanting it extra spicy, though!

2 — Next, bring the water to a boil and add in the sugar by continuously mixing until it’s fully dissolved.Add the jalapeño to the sugar water and let it come to a boil again.

Then, let it simmer for 10 minutes.

3 — Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool completely until it’s back to room temperature.

How to Store Jalapeño Simple Syrup

You can store your jalapeño simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Ingredients to Make a Spicy Paloma co*cktail

Tequila

Fresh grapefruit juice — Strained

Jalapeño simple syrup — Refer to our recipe.

Lime — You’ll only need a squeeze in each co*cktail.

Splash of grapefruit soda water — We used La Croix, but you can also use regular soda water.

Jalapeño slice, sugar and sea salt mixture — For garnishing

How to Make a Spicy Paloma co*cktail

1 — If you’re dressing up your rim, run a lime wedge across the top of your glass and dip it into the sugar and sea salt mixture before assembling your co*cktail.

2 — In a co*cktail shaker, combine the tequila, grapefruit juices, spicy simple syrup, and squeeze of lime juice over ice.

Shake and then strain and pour over ice into your dress glass.

3 — If you want an extra spicy version, you can top with a jalapeño slice with the membrane still intact, or remove the seeds and membrane for a mild (and cute!) garnish on top.

Other Spicy co*cktails to Try

What do you think?! Are you down for trying a little bit of spice with your summer sips?

For my fellow spicy lovers, what are some of your other favorite drinks with a kick?

We’re looking to branch out so definitely link to your recipe for me to try!

If you love a bit of kick to your co*cktails, check out a few of our favorite recipes from our archives —

Strawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog
Jalapeño Skinny Margarita
Apple Brandy Allspice Fizz
Mulled Wine

Print Recipe

4.91 from 22 votes

Equipment

co*cktail shaker

Ingredients

For the jalapeño simple syrup:

3 jalapeño pepper
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

For the Paloma:

1 oz tequila
3 oz grapefruit juice strained
1 oz jalapeño simple syrup
1 squeeze lime
1 splash grapefruit soda water or regular soda water
1 jalapeño slice and sugar and sea salt mixture for garnishing

Nutrition

Servings: 1

Calories: 207kcal

Notes

Store your jalapeño simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
If you don't want to make the jalapeño simple syrup but still want the spice, add a jalapeño slice or two to the Paloma recipe by itself!
You can omit the peppers if you don't want the kick.

Instructions

To make the jalapeño simple syrup:

Prep the jalapeños by removing the stems, slicing into rounds, and then removing the seeds and membrane. You can leave the seeds and membrane intact if you’re wanting it extra spicy, though!
Bring the water to a boil and add in the sugar by continuously mixing until it’s fully dissolved. Add the jalapeño to the sugar water and let it come to a boil again, then let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool completely until it’s back to room temperature and strain/remove the jalapeños from the simple syrup. Once it cool, it’s ready for mixing co*cktails!

To make the Spicy Jalapeño Paloma:

If you’re dressing up your rim, run a lime wedge across the top of your glass and dip it into the sugar and sea salt mixture before assembling your co*cktail.
In a co*cktail shaker, combine the tequila, grapefruit juices, spicy simple syrup, and squeeze of lime juice over ice. Shake and then strain and pour over ice into your dress glass.
If you want an extra spicy version, you can top with a jalapeño slice with the membrane still intact, or remove the seeds and membrane for a mild (and cute!) garnish on top.

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