Spicy Citrus Paloma Fusion

This Spicy Citrus Paloma Fusion is a tantalizing blend of fresh grapefruit and lime juices, tequila, and a touch of sparkling water. Its zesty and spicy flavors are complemented by a chili lime salt rim, creating a refreshing and invigorating cocktail with a kick.

Spicy Citrus Paloma Fusion

A refreshing and zesty fusion cocktail featuring grapefruit and lime juices, tequila, and a splash of sparkling water, finished with a chili lime salt rim for an added kick.

4.22 from 66 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Chili Lime Salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon coarse Kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • Zest from 1/2 lime
  • 1 lime slice
  • Paloma
  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup sparkling water or soda water
  • 1 grapefruit and lime wedge

Instructions

  1. In a small plate, combine the sugar, salt, chili powder, and lime zest.
  2. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it into the salt blend to coat the rim; fill the glass with crushed ice.
  3. In a shaker, mix the grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila, and sugar until well combined.
  4. Pour the mixture over the crushed ice in the glass.
  5. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a grapefruit and lime wedge.