Blood Orange Paloma Blush
Recipe from Santos Loo
This Blood Orange Paloma Blush is inspired by the classic Mexican Paloma made with grapefruit soda, tequila, and lime. The addition of winter citrus and warm holiday spices turns it into a cocktail that feels both festive and familiar. Topped with sparkling wine for a celebratory finish, it is as striking to look at as it is to drink.
Freshly squeezed blood oranges give this drink its vivid color and honeyed citrus flavor. The combination of tequila, grapefruit soda, and grapefruit liqueur keeps it true to the Paloma’s roots, while lime juice adds brightness and Angostura bitters bring depth with notes of clove, anise, and dried fruit. Chill it well, strain into glasses, and finish with a pour of prosecco or champagne for a sparkling toast to the new year.
20 minutes
None
2 quarts
What You'll Need
Ingredients
24 fluid ounces grapefruit-flavored Jarritos Mexican soda
14 fluid ounces silver tequila
12 fluid ounces freshly squeezed blood orange juice, strained
6 fluid ounces Giffard Pamplemousse (grapefruit liqueur)
6 fluid ounces freshly squeezed lime juice, strained
2 fluid ounces Angostura aromatic bitters
Ice, for serving
Blood orange slices, for garnish
1 bottle prosecco or champagne, for topping
Directions
Step 1
Mix the base. In a large pitcher, combine the grapefruit soda, tequila, blood orange juice, grapefruit liqueur, lime juice, and bitters. Stir gently to mix.
Step 2
Chill. Add ice to the pitcher right before serving to chill the drink quickly.
Step 3
Serve. Strain out the ice and pour into Party Coupes or champagne glasses, filling each about two-thirds full. Add a slice of blood orange to each glass and top with prosecco or champagne. Serve immediately.
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Santos Loo
Santos Loo is a Peruvian-born chef based in Los Angeles. Starting his culinary journey as senior food stylist for Food Network, he spent a decade providing his culinary expertise to cooking show icons like Emeril Lagasse, Rachel Ray, Bobby Flay, and Guy Fieri. With over 20 years in the food styling and recipe development industry, Santos continues to create food content for top streaming services, print media, and cookware brands.
