Cocktail recipe

Aztec Citrus Paloma

Aztec Citrus Paloma takes a Mexican-inspired direction, with grapefruit, agave brightness and mineral fizz. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

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Aztec Citrus Paloma

Description

Grapefruit syrup and grapefruit soda give this Paloma both sweet citrus and a pithy edge. Lime brightens the tequila, then chilli cordial adds warmth as the fizz fades. It’s for the Paloma drinker who wants the grapefruit turned up alongside a gentle chilli finish.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Tequila
  • 20 ml Grapefruit syrup
  • 20 ml lime juice
  • 10 ml Chilli cordial
  • Grapefruit Soda to top
  • Ice
  • Lime Wheel

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink. Bottle Opener – Useful if the serve uses bottled soda, ginger beer or sparkling wine.

Instructions

  1. Add the spirit, citrus and flavouring ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake briefly until the base is cold.
  3. Strain into the serving glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top with the sparkling ingredient, stir gently and garnish.

Recommended glassware

Margarita Glass
Margarita Glass (Recommended)

A wide, dramatic glass designed for Margaritas and frozen tequila cocktails.

250–400 ml Wide bowl with broad rim for salting or sugaring.

Best for: Margarita, Frozen Margarita, Daiquiri variations, festive tequila serves.

Garnish: Best for salt rims, lime wheels, citrus zest, and fruit garnishes.

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail
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