This easy broiled grapefruit paloma is a fun twist on a classic with just a few simple ingredients. It's perfect for a winter version of the bright grapefruit cocktail!

broiled grapefruit paloma in a vintage martini glass with sparkling sugar on the rim.

Why You'll Love This Broiled Grapefruit Paloma

This broiled grapefruit paloma takes the simple and refreshing grapefruit cocktail you love to a new level by replacing simple syrup with a deeper flavored agave nectar for a touch of sweetness, while the caramelized grapefruit adds a pretty, warm touch that makes it perfect for sipping on a winter evening. Plus the pretty pink color will lift anyone's spirits!

Oh. Right. It could also be the tequila. That might do the trick too.

How To Make a Broiled Grapefruit Paloma

four image collage showing steps to broiling grapefruit and making a paloma.

Sprinkle a couple of grapefruit slices with sugar and place them under the broiler for a few minutes.
Combine freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, agave nectar and tequila in a shaker with ice and shake to combine. Strain into 2 cocktail glasses rimmed with sparkling sugar.
Top each with club soda or sparkling water.
Garnish with broiled grapefruit slices.

broiled grapefruit paloma with sugar on the rim with a citrus reamer and grapefruit wedges in the background.

Tips For Perfect Palomas

Watch the grapefruit slices carefully, as they will burn easily!
You can squeeze the grapefruit juice up to a few hours in advance. Any longer and it will lose some of its bright flavor.
If you don't have agave nectar, you can use a basic simple syrup or a honey simple syrup.

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Easy Broiled Grapefruit Paloma

broiled grapefruit paloma in an old fashioned martini glass rimmed with sugar.

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This easy broiled grapefruit paloma is a fun twist on a classic with just a few simple ingredients. It's perfect for a winter version of the bright grapefruit cocktail!

Author: Kaleigh
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 drinks 1x
Category: cocktails
Method: broiled
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Scale

2, ½-inch thick grapefruit slices
sugar, for broiling
1 oz light agave nectar
4 oz silver tequila
2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
3 oz club soda or sparkling water
sparkling sugar for rim (optional)

Instructions

For broiled grapefruit:

Place grapefruit slices in a baking dish. Sprinkle with grapefruit with sugar.
Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes or until tops are crystalized. Remove and let cool before using in cocktails.

To prepare palomas:

Wet the rim of 2 glasses and dip in sparkling sugar (optional).
In a shaker, combine agave, tequila, and grapefruit juice over ice. Shake well and strain into the 2 glasses.
Top each with club soda and stir. Garnish with broiled grapefruit slices.

Notes

Watch the grapefruit slices carefully, as they will burn easily!
You can squeeze the grapefruit juice up to a few hours in advance. Any longer and it will lose some of its bright flavor.
If you don't have agave nectar, you can use a basic simple syrup or a honey simple syrup.

Keywords: broiled grapefruit paloma, easy winter paloma