Spicy Paloma: The Jalapeño Paloma Cocktail

We know what you’re thinking: “Why do we need jalapeños in our cocktails?” Well, we’ll tell you. It’s all about flavor—the kind of flavor that will make your mouth water and keep you coming back for more. Because when it comes down to it, nothing can replace the experience of drinking with spice!

We know you’re asking yourself, “Why drink spicy palomas?”

Well, we’ve got a few answers for you. First, they’re delicious. Second, they’re easy to make—so you can mix up a batch of them at home or just buy them at your local bar or restaurant. If you’re feeling adventurous, try making your own jalapeño-infused tequila—it’s super simple to do and tastes amazing!

Spicy Paloma Ingredients to Do the Best Version of this Cocktail

How to Make this Spicy Paloma Recipe

If you’re looking for a refreshing take on a classic tequila cocktail, try this spicy Paloma recipe. As you’ll see, this spicy paloma recipe is really easy to prepare. But don’t let that fool you—it’s also packed with flavor!

Mix the 2 oz of tequila and 1 oz of lime juice together in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish by pressing a jalapeño slice until it releases its oils over the drink and top with more jalapeños as desired.

Learn More About the Spicy Paloma and Others Altos Plata Cocktails

Or you can try other versions of the Paloma. The least known is probably the Smoky Paloma, but you will also learn how to prepare the original recipe or another variation of the Spicy:

How to Infuse Tequila with Jalapeños

To infuse tequila with jalapenos, you will need the following ingredients:

• Tequila
• Fresh jalapenos
• A jar or container with a tight-fitting lid
• The process is as follows:

Wash and slice the jalapenos into thin rounds, removing the seeds if you want less spice. Place the jalapeno slices in the jar and add the tequila. Close the jar and let the infusion rest for a few days, shaking the jar once a day. The longer you infuse the tequila, the spicier and more jalapeno-flavored it will be.

When you have reached the desired level of spice and flavor, remove the jalapenos and strain the tequila through a fine-mesh cloth strainer or filter paper to remove any seeds or pieces of jalapeno. Serve the jalapeno-infused tequila over ice and enjoy as desired.

Note: If you want to add some additional flavor to the infusion, you can add some fresh cilantro or coriander leaves to the jar along with the jalapenos. Enjoy!

How to Prepare your Spicy Paloma’s Jalapeños

Whether you’re making a Spicy Paloma or just want to spice up your life, we’ve got the answer.

The secret to making a great one is to prepare your jalapeños as follows:

1. To prepare your pigeon spicy jalapeños, you’ll need to wash them first. Then cut them in half lengthwise and remove the stems.
2. Place jalapeños in a small bowl and add 2 teaspoons water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar. Mix well to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, place jalapeño slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat dry with additional paper towels.
3. Once you’ve dried your peppers, you can use them in any recipe that calls for jalapeño slices. The flavor will be milder, but the heat will still be there!

Tips from Our Experts to Prepare the Spicy Paloma Recipe

If you’re looking to make your own delicious spicy paloma at home, here are some tips from our bartenders:

• Start with a good tequila. Any type will do—we recommend an Olmeca Altos Plata or Olmeca Altos Reposado.
• Next, grab some grapefruit soda and lime juice. If possible, use fresh lime juice instead of bottled lime juice because the flavor will be much better.
• It’s important to have all the ingredients ready before you start preparing your cocktail.
• Finally, add some jalapeños and salt to taste (or even chili powder if you like things spicy!). If you want a milder version of this cocktail, cut back on the amount of jalapeños.

The Frozen Spicy Paloma Version for the Summer

If you’re looking for a delicious summertime drink that’s going to keep you cool and refreshed, this is it! It’s time to bring back your favorite summer drink, Frozen Spicy Paloma!

What you need:

• 2 ounces silver tequila
• 1 oz. lime juice
• 2 oz. grapefruit soda (or similar)
• 3 jalapeños, cut into rings
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1/2 oz. orange liqueur (optional)
• 3 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)

How to make it:

Just combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass filled with ice and garnish with jalapeños if desired!

Olmeca Altos to Enjoy of this Spicy Paloma

Olmeca Altos is a great tequila to prepare spicy paloma with jalapeños because it’s made with agave that has been grown in the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico.

This region is known for its high altitude and rich soil, which makes it ideal for growing agave. The distillers at Tequila Olmeca Altos take advantage of this environment by using traditional methods of cultivation and production.

This combination makes it perfect for cocktails like spicy palomas!