Strawberry Paloma

This Strawberry Paloma takes Mexico's national cocktail to the next level with an infusion of fresh strawberries. Make use of summer's best berries for your next happy hour!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cocktail

Calories 165kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

For the Tajin rim:

lime juice
Tajin seasoning for rimming the glass (see note 1)

For the paloma:

2 strawberries hulled and coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish
2 ounces tequila (1/4 cup, see note 2)
1/2 ounce lime juice (1 tablespoon) plus more for rimming the glass
Ice
2 ounces grapefruit soda or to taste (see note 3)

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Instructions

In a shallow dish as wide as a lowball glass, add Tajin. Squeeze or brush some lime juice onto the side or rim of a glass, then dip into the Tajin and turn to coat.
In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries. Add tequila and lime juice, then fill the shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into the rimmed cocktail glass, top with grapefruit soda, and garnish with a strawberry.

Notes

Tajin seasoning: Tajin is a mild chili powder with a bright lime flavor that tastes great with cocktails. Or, try regular chili powder, ancho chile powder, paprika, or even cayenne pepper (if you love the heat).
Tequila: Tequila blanco is lighter in body and perfect for making cocktails like this one. Tequila reposado (which means "rested" and is aged in oak for at least 2 months) is ideal for sipping.
Grapefruit soda: Mexicans usually use Squirt or Fresca (their Fresca is different! It's not sugar-free!). If you want something made without corn syrup, look for Jarritos or Izze brand grapefruit sodas.
Yield: This recipe makes 1 cocktail.

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