Blood Orange Paloma

Shake up a vibrant Blood Orange Paloma with tequila, fresh citrus, and a salted rim – perfectly refreshing and easy to make for any occasion.

This Blood Orange Paloma is a bright, citrus-forward twist on the classic Mexican cocktail.

Swapping traditional grapefruit for sweet-tart blood orange juice adds a striking colour and richer flavour, while lime juice and a splash of club soda keep it refreshingly balanced. It’s simple to make and even easier to love—especially when shaken to a perfect chill.

Whether you’re mixing drinks for brunch, a summer evening, or just because, this Paloma variation is as eye-catching as it is delicious. A salted rim and a slice of blood orange make for a crisp, crowd-pleasing presentation.

Tips for the Best Blood Orange Paloma

• Use fresh juice: Freshly squeezed blood orange and lime juice give the cocktail its bright, natural flavour. Bottled juice won’t have the same punch.
• Chill your glass: A cold glass keeps the drink crisp longer. Pop it in the freezer for a few minutes before serving.
• Adjust sweetness: Blood oranges vary in sweetness—taste your juice first, then tweak the amount of simple syrup as needed.
• Try flavoured soda water: For a fun variation, swap plain club soda with blood orange or lime-flavoured sparkling water.
• No blood oranges? Cara Cara oranges or a mix of orange and a splash of grapefruit juice make a good substitute.
• Enjoy your cocktail and don’t forget to drink responsibly. Cheers!

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Tequila: Blanco tequila works best for a clean, crisp base, but reposado adds a warm, oaky note if preferred.
• Blood Orange Juice: Use fresh-squeezed for best results. Substitute with Cara Cara or regular orange juice plus a splash of grapefruit.
• Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice balances the sweetness and adds acidity. Bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch, but fresh is better.
• Simple Syrup: Use maple syrup or agave nectar as natural sweetener alternatives. Adjust to taste depending on how sweet your oranges are.
• Club Soda: Lightens the drink. You can use sparkling mineral water or citrus soda for a twist.
• Salt: Use coarse salt or a mix of salt and chilli powder for a spicy edge.
• Blood Orange Wedge: A lime wheel or a twist of orange peel works nicely too.

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Blood Orange Paloma

Yields: 1 Serving | Prep time: 5 Minutes | Cook time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

For the Simple Syrup:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water

For the Paloma:

• Coarse salt
• 2 oz Fresh lime juice
• 2 oz Fresh blood orange juice
• 1.5 oz simple syrup
• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• Club soda or Sparkling water

Directions:

For the Simple Syrup:

• Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, over high heat.
• Once boiling, turn the temperature down to low and allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
• Allow to completely cool off.

For the Paloma:

Prepare the Glass:

• Pour salt into a shallow bowl or saucer.
• Run a blood orange wedge around the rim of your glass.
• Dip the rim into the salt to coat. (Image 1)
• Fill the glass halfway with ice and set aside.

Shake the Cocktail:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Add tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. (Images 3 & 4)
• Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.

Serve:

• Strain into the prepared glass over ice. (Image 5)
• Top with club soda. (Image 6)
• Garnish with blood orange slices.

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Yield: 1 Serving

Blood Orange Paloma

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Shake up a vibrant Blood Orange Paloma with tequila, fresh citrus, and a salted rim – perfectly refreshing and easy to make for any occasion.

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Ingredients

For the Simple Syrup:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water

For the Paloma:

• Coarse salt
• 2 oz Fresh lime juice
• 2 oz Fresh blood orange juice
• 1.5 oz simple syrup
• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• Club soda or Sparkling water

Instructions

1. Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, over high heat. Once boiling, turn the temperature down to low and allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow to completely cool off.
2. Pour salt into a shallow bowl or saucer. Run a blood orange wedge around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into the salt to coat. Fill the glass halfway with ice and set aside.
3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
4. Strain into the prepared glass over ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with blood orange slices.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

8 oz
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 247Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 589mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 0gSugar: 26gProtein: 1g

This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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