Cranberry Paloma

When the holidays roll around, seasonal cocktails with cozy spices abound. If you love sipping on margaritas and palomas but want a more festive recipe to enjoy during the holiday season, meet the cranberry paloma. Just like a classic paloma, this version is made with a base of tequila and grapefruit. But it gets a boost of sweetness and tartness with the addition of cranberry juice cocktail. This sweetened cranberry-based beverage replaces the need for sugary sodas or simple syrup. Bonus: It adds a gorgeous red hue to your glass.

Ingredients

• Granulated sugar, for rim
• 1 grapefruit wedge
• Ice
• 2 1/2 oz. cranberry juice cocktail
• 2 oz. blanco or reposado tequila
• 1 1/2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
• Soda water, for topping off
• Grapefruit twist and fresh cranberries, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Pour some sugar onto a small plate. Rub one side of a Collins glass with grapefruit wedge, then dip into sugar, turning to coat.

Step 2

Fill prepared glass with ice. Add cranberry juice cocktail, tequila, and grapefruit juice. Top off with club soda and gently stir with a bar spoon. Garnish with grapefruit twist and cranberries.