Ghostly Paloma Cocktail Recipe
The Ghostly Paloma Cocktail is a citrusy, fizzy, and slightly spooky twist on the classic tequila-based Paloma. With fresh grapefruit and lime juice, a hint of sweetness, and an optional dry ice garnish for ghostly fog, it's the perfect showstopper for Halloween parties or any night you want to sip something fun and refreshing.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
- Small tongs
- Saucer or small plate
- Crushed ice
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco or reposado tequila
- 2 oz fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup optional, adjust to taste
- 2 –3 oz grapefruit soda soda water, or club soda
- Crushed ice enough to fill the glass
- Salt or tajín for rimming the glass
- 1 lime wedge or grapefruit slice for garnish
- 1 small chunk food-grade dry ice optional, for fog effect
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip it in salt or tajín to coat.
- Fill the glass two-thirds full with crushed ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup with a few ice cubes.
- Shake for about 10 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the crushed ice.
- Top with grapefruit soda, soda water, or club soda.
- Gently stir with a bar spoon to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or grapefruit slice.
- (Optional) Just before serving, use tongs to drop in a small chunk of food-grade dry ice for a ghostly fog effect.
- Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.