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Easy Spicy Strawberry Paloma Recipe

This easy food recipe transforms the classic paloma into a refreshing and spicy cocktail featuring strawberries and jalapeños. Perfect for quick preparation, this drink combines fruity sweetness with a bold kick for a unique and vibrant experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Highball glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 grapefruit wedge for the rim and garnish
  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • Juice of ½ grapefruit
  • 4 fresh strawberries muddled
  • 1 or 2 slices jalapeño pepper seeded, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon honey plus more to taste
  • Sparkling water for topping

Instructions
 

  • Combine the chili powder, salt, and sugar on a flat plate. Use a grapefruit wedge to moisten the rim of a highball glass, then press the rim into the mixture until evenly coated.
  • In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, grapefruit juice, muddled strawberries, jalapeño slices, honey, and ice. Shake vigorously until the mixture is chilled and well-blended.
  • Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass and pour sparkling water on top to fill.
  • Garnish the drink with a grapefruit wedge and an extra slice of jalapeño for a decorative touch.

Notes

  • The longer you shake the drink, the spicier it becomes.
  • Adjust the honey to your taste for more sweetness.
  • This recipe can be easily scaled up for multiple servings.
Keyword Easy Food Recipes, easy paloma recipe, jalapeño cocktail ideas, quick tequila cocktails, refreshing summer drinks, spicy strawberry drink
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