Frozen Paloma Slushie Cocktail
This icy, tart-sweet cocktail blends grapefruit juice, tequila, lime, and simple syrup into a frosty slushie—perfect for summer parties or poolside refreshment!
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Pitcher
- Glasses
- Spoon or spatula
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice ruby red preferred
- 0.33 cup silver tequila or blanco tequila
- 2 tbsp simple syrup or to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- pinch salt optional
- grapefruit or lime wedge for garnish
- coarse salt or sugar for rimming glass, optional
Instructions
- Rim glasses with salt or sugar if desired. Run lime wedge around rim and dip.
- Add ice, grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and pinch of salt to blender.
- Blend on high until slushy and smooth. Adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with wedge of grapefruit or lime and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ruby red grapefruit for a sweeter drink; adjust syrup to taste. Double or triple recipe for a crowd. For a non-alcoholic version, skip tequila and add more juice or a splash of soda.