Best 6 Paloma Picante Recipes

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Paloma picante is a flavourful Mexican-inspired dish that combines tender beef or chicken with a zesty tomato-based sauce and an array of vibrant spices. Originating in the region of Sinaloa, this dish is typically served with a side of rice, beans, and fresh tortillas, allowing diners to create their own delicious tacos or burritos. The key to a great paloma picante lies in the careful balance of spices, which can range from mild to fiery, creating a dish that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to preparing a delectable paloma picante, exploring various recipes and offering tips to customize the dish to your personal preferences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PALOMA PICANTE



Paloma Picante image

My friends and I used to enjoy a similar drink at a local Mexican restaurant, but they suddenly stopped making it one day. I decided to try recreating it at home with delicious results! Perfect for a Mexican brunch!

Provided by France C

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pinch chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)
ice
2 ounces habanero-infused tequila
1 lime wedge
5 ounces grapefruit-flavored soda (such as Fresca®)

Steps:

  • Rim a highball glass with chili-lime seasoning and fill halfway with ice.
  • Combine tequila, lime juice, and 1 cup ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 1 minute. Strain into the glass. Top with grapefruit soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 205.6 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

RASPBERRY PICANTE PALOMA PITCHERS



Raspberry Picante Paloma Pitchers image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield just over 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup kosher salt
Zest of 1 grapefruit
12 fresh raspberries
4 slices fresh jalapeno
3 ounces agave syrup
3 ounces fresh lime juice
12 ounces fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
12 ounces tequila blanco 100-percent blue agave
Ice cubes
10 ounces club soda or lemon lime soda
Grapefruit wedges, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • For the salt: Crush the salt and grapefruit zest together in a mortar and pestle. Rim glasses with the grapefruit salt to serve the cocktails in.
  • For the cocktail: In a glass pitcher, muddle the raspberries, jalapeno slices, agave syrup and lime juice together. Add the grapefruit juice and tequila. Take a second pitcher of the same size and fill it three-fourths of the way with ice. Pour the drink into the pitcher with ice, then back into the first pitcher, repeating back and forth to mix together. Pour into the rimmed glasses, top off with club soda, garnish with grapefruit wedges if desired and serve.

RASPBERRY PICANTE PALOMA PITCHERS



Raspberry Picante Paloma Pitchers image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 15m

Yield 2 quarts (4 to 6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 fresh raspberries
4 thin slices jalapeno pepper
12 ounces tequila (preferably 100 percent blue agave tequila blanco)
12 ounces fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
3 ounces fresh lime juice
3 ounces agave syrup
10 ounces club soda or lemon-lime soda
1/4 cup kosher salt
Zest of 1 grapefruit
Lime wedges, for the glasses

Steps:

  • Make the cocktails: In a glass pitcher, muddle the raspberries and jalapeno, then fill halfway with ice. Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and agave. Take a second pitcher (the same size) and pour one into the other repeatedly to mix the drink together. Top it off with club soda or lemon-lime soda.
  • Make the grapefruit salt: Crush the salt and grapefruit zest together with a mortar and pestle, then spread on a plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the glasses in the grapefruit salt. Fill with the cocktails.

PALOMA



Paloma image

Soon after I learned about this cocktail, I brought the ingredients to a family dinner at my parents'. The next time we got together, my dad had the fixings set out and ready to go. -Ian Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Dash salt
1-1/2 ounces tequila
1/2 ounce lime juice
1/2 cup grapefruit soda or sparkling peach citrus soda
Lime wedge

Steps:

  • In a highball glass filled with ice, combine salt, tequila and lime juice. Top with soda. Garnish with lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PALOMA



Paloma image

Tequila, pink grapefruit and lime juice give this cocktail a real kick. Garnish the rim of your glass with salt and a wedge of grapefruit for extra punch

Provided by Vasco Goncalves

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

ice
50ml tequila blanco (we used El Jimador)
10ml agave syrup
10ml lime juice
60ml pink grapefruit juice
soda water
sea salt
wedge pink grapefruit

Steps:

  • Dip the rim of a highball glass in a bowl of water, shake off the excess, then sprinkle a spoonful of salt onto a plate or saucer and dip the glass into that to coat the rim.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add all the remaining ingredients minus the soda water. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold, then strain into your prepared glass. Add a few fresh ice cubes and top with soda water to serve. Garnish with the wedge of grapefruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Protein 0.3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

PALOMA PICANTE



Paloma Picante image

My friends and I used to enjoy a similar drink at a local Mexican restaurant, but they suddenly stopped making it one day. I decided to try recreating it at home with delicious results! Perfect for a Mexican brunch!

Provided by France C

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pinch chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)
ice
2 ounces habanero-infused tequila
1 lime wedge
5 ounces grapefruit-flavored soda (such as Fresca®)

Steps:

  • Rim a highball glass with chili-lime seasoning and fill halfway with ice.n
  • Combine tequila, lime juice, and 1 cup ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 1 minute. Strain into the glass. Top with grapefruit soda.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 205.6 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

Tips
  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: This will give your Paloma Picante a rich, flavorful base.
  • Don't be afraid to add some heat: The jalapeños give this cocktail a nice kick, but you can adjust the amount to your liking.
  • Fresh lime juice is a must: It adds a bright, tart flavor that balances out the sweetness of the grapefruit soda.
  • Serve your Paloma Picante chilled: This will help to keep it refreshing on a hot day.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint: This will add a touch of elegance and make your cocktail look more appealing.
Conclusion The Paloma Picante is a delicious and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new cocktail to try, give the Paloma Picante a try. You won't be disappointed!

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