This easy Blood Orange Paloma Cocktail recipe is packed full of fresh fruit juices, flavored soda water, and tequila for a refreshing drink! This citrus-y cocktail is the perfect mix of sweet and acidic, with a delightfully fizzy finish. It’s a simple twist on a traditional Mexican cocktail, and it’s great for sunny days, Cinco de Mayo, or your next happy hour!

close up a on a blood orange Paloma served in a jar glass and garnished with salted blood oranges

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What’s in this Blood Orange Paloma Cocktail?

A traditional Paloma is made with tequila, lime, and grapefruit-flavored soda or juice. The only difference with this recipe is that we’re using blood orange soda and juice for a slightly different citrus flavor.

  • Tequila: Use a good-quality tequila for the best cocktail.
  • Blood Orange Juice: Freshly-squeezed juice will taste best!
  • Blood Orange Soda: A can of blood orange flavored soda or sparkling water adds fizzy carbonation, and more citrus flavor.
  • Lime Juice: A small amount of lime juice adds that fresh, bright, zesty flavor.
  • Grapefruit Juice: I like to keep grapefruit in the mix as well. Again, fresh-squeezed juice will taste best.

Pro Tip: Cut fresh blood oranges into thin slices and dip them into sea salt to garnish your Palomas.

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What is a Paloma cocktail?

A traditional Paloma cocktail is a tequila based drink. Tequila is mixed with grapefruit soda, served over ice with a lime slice and salt. It’s an easy to prepare and refreshing drink.

Why is it called a Paloma?

Paloma is Spanish for ‘dove’. Some believe that it is named after a popular folk song, ‘La Paloma’ (‘The Dove) which was composed in the 1860s.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these Blood Orange Palomas over ice, with a salted blood orange slice for garnish if you like! These fizzy cocktails go well with your favorite Mexican foods, Cinco de Mayo appetizers, and other party foods, which makes them the perfect Cinco de Mayo drinks. Serve them with tortilla chips and restaurant style salsa or white queso for a simple gathering with friends. These are one of my favorite summer cocktails because they’re so refreshing!

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Blood Orange Paloma Recipe

4.77 from 26 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Becky Hardin
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Tequila, blood oranges, juice, and soda combine to make a delicious and easy citrus cocktail!
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Ingredients 

  • 3 ounces Exotico Tequila I like the Reposado Tequila for this recipe
  • 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice 2 blood oranges
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 lime
  • 1 cup grapefruit juice
  • 11 ounces blood orange soda 1 can
  • blood orange slices and coarse sea salt for garnish

Instructions 

  • Fill 2 large glasses with ice.
  • In a separate large glass or pitcher stir together all of the ingredients.
    3 ounces Exotico Tequila, 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 cup grapefruit juice, 11 ounces blood orange soda
  • Pour the palomas over the ice in the glasses.
  • Pour course sea salt over a small plate.
  • Slice a blood orange into thin slices and dip one side into the sea salt.
    blood orange slices and coarse sea salt for garnish
  • Garnish the palomas with a salted blood orange slice.
  • Enjoy!
Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 315mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 67.2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Carrie
Carrie
July 25, 2019 10:49 pm

Hi! Sounds delicious. Can this be made in a large batch for self- serve dispenser?

Patti-Ann Tanis
Patti-Ann Tanis
July 4, 2019 8:13 am

Where does one find blood orange soda? Thanks.

Julie
Julie
July 2, 2019 10:26 am

The flavor of this is fantastic! Such a great summer cocktail.5 stars

Ashley F
Ashley F
June 29, 2019 6:04 pm

I’ve never had this before but I am loving the blood orange in this!5 stars

Beth Pierce
Beth Pierce
June 29, 2019 5:37 pm

What a delicious cocktail with a kick! Looking forward to unwinding with this after dinner tonight!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
July 1, 2019 8:54 am
Reply to  Beth Pierce

You won’t regret it!

Krissy Allori
Krissy Allori
June 29, 2019 2:20 pm

This looks perfect for our next bbq!5 stars

Suzy
Suzy
June 29, 2019 1:51 pm

I love how simple and easy this is to make! The flavors are AMAZING!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
July 1, 2019 8:54 am
Reply to  Suzy

Thanks, Suzy!!

Anna
Anna
June 29, 2019 12:36 pm

I love cocktails with blood oranges! This Paloma is fantastic!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
July 1, 2019 8:51 am
Reply to  Anna

Thanks, Anna!