This hibiscus paloma cocktail is a refreshing recipe; the tart grapefruit and lime juices are well complemented by the sweet floral hibiscus simple syrup. Break out that bottle of tequila and mix up a batch of these drinks today!
Earlier this month, I made grapefruit hibiscus margaritas and I have about 10 gallons of hibiscus simple syrup and a pitcher of grapefruit juice leftover. Okay…. those amounts are grossly exaggerated.
But I did amass leftovers and I decided to turn them into my second favorite tequila based drink – the paloma.
There’s nothing like a good cocktail to take thoughts of snow and winter away.
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Hibiscus Paloma Cocktail
Back to this delicious cocktail. Since I had all of that leftover hibiscus syrup, I decided to substitute the paloma’s sugar with it.
And what a great decision that was.
Mr. B. was hesitant to try these hibiscus paloma cocktails because he thought their bright color meant a super fruity and sweet drink. Not the case. Instead it is lightly floral and refreshing. I can see many hibiscus paloma summer days in my future.
Hibiscus Paloma
This hibiscus paloma cocktail is a refreshing recipe; the tart grapefruit and lime juices are well complemented by the sweet floral hibiscus simple syrup. Break out that bottle of tequila and mix up a batch of these drinks today!
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 grapefruit wedge
- 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Hibiscus Simple Syrup
- 2 ounces white tequila
- 1/4 cup club soda
- kosher salt for garnish
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat in a small pot. Turn off heat, add the hibiscus flowers and steep for 5 minutes. Strain out the hibiscus flowers. Return the pot to the stove and add the sugar. Heat on medium until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool before using.
- Pour kosher salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit or lime wedge and dip the rim of glass in salt. Combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, and hibiscus simple syrup in glass and stir to combine. Stir in tequila, add ice, and top off with club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.
by Jenny
Recipe Notes
Traditionally, palomas are made with Squirt or other grapefruit flavored sodas. Because of the inclusion of homemade simple syrup, which is very sweet, we went with fresh juices and soda water to make sure the drink was not overly sweet.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 100g |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 149 Calories from fat 45 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 5 | 8% |
| Sodium 6691 | 279% |
| Carbohydrate 24 | 8% |
| Protein 1 | |
| Dietary Fiber 3 | 12% |
| Sugars 10 | |
| Saturated Fat 1 | 5% |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | 2500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g | 80g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | |
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Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
This is such a pretty cocktail Jenny AND I love hibiscus!
Jenny says
Thanks Erin! I love hibiscus too 🙂
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
What a gorgeous and truly bursting-with-flavor combination! Love the sweet-tart interplay of the grapefruit and lime with the hibiscus! And wow does it look refreshing!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
I agree this is a beautiful drink and sounds so delightful
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says
I love Hibiscus and I just love ur gorgeous photography!
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says
You know I love your cocktails! Wishing we could just hang out and have one together! This one is almost too pretty to drink…but you wouldn’t have to twist my arm! 🙂
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Such a gorgeous drink! I’ve alway been intrigued by hibiscus and how to use it in recipes. This drink is a show stopper. I need it at my next girls night! 😉
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
Oh man…I love everything thing about this drink! Plus it is so pretty! Happy Friday!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
What a pretty cocktail! It will be perfect for sipping out by the pool this summer. Thanks for the heads up about the Tasty Bev site. I’m going to check it out!
LydiaF says
I drink hibiscus (or sorrel) tea throughout the summer. I don’t add any sweetener to it and love the color and flavor…don’t like it as a hot tea at ALL! Anyway…long story short…I could totally see hibiscus used as a mixer 🙂
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
I’ll be anxious to try this, since I love grapefruit and any cocktail with lime! Visiting from The Handmade Hangout.
Karly says
I would love one of these! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Ashley says
Thank you for linking up to the Tasty Tuesday linky. I have pinned your recipe to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board. I hope you’ll join us again this week.
Frugal Hausfrau says
Well these caught my eye right away at Throwback Thursday – those colors! I can’t wait for deck season! Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday & we’re looking forward already to what you’ll bring next week! 🙂
Mollie