Cucumber Paloma With Muddled Cucumber Cocktail
A refreshing twist on the classic Paloma, featuring crisp cucumber, tart grapefruit, and smooth tequila. Light, cool, and perfect for warm days or gatherings—simple to make, always a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Small plate
- Highball or collins glass
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila or mezcal
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup or agave syrup or honey syrup
- 3-4 slices fresh cucumber
- 2-3 leaves mint optional
- 1 slice jalapeño optional, for a little kick
- 2 oz club soda or sparkling water
- salt rim for the glass
- lime wheel and cucumber slice for garnish
Instructions
- Rim your glass with lime juice and dip it in salt.
- Drop cucumber, mint, and jalapeño into your shaker and muddle gently.
- Pour in tequila, lime juice, and syrup.
- Add ice and shake it up for about 10 seconds.
- Strain everything into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Give it a quick stir with your bar spoon.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and cucumber slice.
Notes
English cucumbers work best for their thin skin and mellow flavor. Adjust sweetness by varying the syrup. For a lighter cocktail, add more sparkling water. The base can be pre-mixed and finished with soda before serving. Use mezcal for a smoky twist. Always serve very cold with plenty of ice.