Paloma Picante

Name: Paloma Picante
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz blanco tequila; 3 slices fresh jalapeño, sliced, seeded; 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice; 3/4 oz fresh lime juice; 1/2 oz agave nectar; 2 oz sparkling water (chilled); as needed flaky salt mixed with chili powder (for rim); as needed ice cubes; 1 lime wedge; 1 jalapeño slice (for garnish)

7 minEasyServes 1185 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz blanco tequila
3 slices fresh jalapeño, sliced, seeded
3 oz fresh grapefruit juice
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz agave nectar
2 oz sparkling water (chilled)
as needed flaky salt mixed with chili powder (for rim)
as needed ice cubes
1 lime wedge
1 jalapeño slice (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Rub 1 lime wedge around the rim of a tall glass, then dip the rim into as needed flaky salt mixed with chili powder (for rim) to coat.
2

In a cocktail shaker, combine 3 slices sliced, seeded fresh jalapeño slices and 1/2 oz agave nectar. Muddle firmly to release the jalapeño's heat and oils.
3

Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 3/4 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker. Fill with as needed ice cubes and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds.
4

Fill the rimmed glass with fresh as needed ice cubes. Double-strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into the glass to remove jalapeño seeds.
5

Top with 2 oz sparkling water (chilled) and stir gently. Garnish with 1 jalapeño slice (for garnish) and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Paloma Picante?

A fiery spin on the classic Paloma that muddles fresh jalapeño with blanco tequila, then shakes it with tart grapefruit juice and lime for a cocktail that balances heat, citrus, and salt in every sip. This reference files it under Mexican alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 7 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Paloma Picante less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Paloma Picante comes from 3 slices fresh jalapeño, sliced, seeded, as needed flaky salt mixed with chili powder (for rim) and 1 jalapeño slice (for garnish). For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Paloma Picante without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz blanco tequila. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Paloma Picante keto-friendly?

A serving of Paloma Picante carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many carbs are in Paloma Picante?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 185 calories, with 9 g protein and 9 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 500 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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