Paloma With Honey And Ginger Cocktail
This Paloma variation combines tequila, fresh grapefruit, honey syrup, and ginger for a sweet, citrusy, and gently spicy cocktail. Fizzy and refreshing with a floral warmth, it’s perfect for when you want a twist on the classic Paloma.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Collins glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Mason jar
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Small saucepan
- Strainer
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Small plate
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila or reposado tequila
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice or grapefruit soda
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup equal parts honey and warm water
- 0.25 oz ginger syrup or splash of ginger beer
- 2 oz club soda or sparkling water
- salt rim or sugar rim, optional
- grapefruit wedges or lime wheel, for garnish
- hot honey a few drops, optional, for extra heat
Instructions
- Rim the glass with lime juice and dip it into salt or sugar.
- Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, honey syrup, and ginger syrup to a shaker.
- Strain into your prepared glass.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or lime wheel.
Notes
Use silver tequila for a crisp base or reposado for a richer note. Mezcal is a great smoky swap. Adjust honey or lime to taste, and ginger beer for more spice. Serve ingredients cold for extra fizz.