By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 26, 2021
Get the party started with these strawberry palomas! Made with grapefruit juice, strawberries, and tequila and topped with ginger beer, these strawberry palomas are one tasty drink! Simple to make and a perfect way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Refreshing Strawberry Palomas
I love this Strawberry Paloma recipe because it’s quick—it takes less than 10 minutes to whip up four of these drinks. It uses simple ingredients—these palomas don’t require many ingredients, and the only alcohol needed is the tequila. And it’s easy—there are no fancy cocktail-making skills required. Just a quick muddle and a shake, and you’re good to go!
If you’re looking for some fun Cinco de Mayo cocktails this year, then these delicious tequila cocktails need to make an appearance!
Be sure to try my blackberry palomas and blood orange palomas too!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 ½ Cup grapefruit juice
- ▢ ½ Cup honey adjust to taste
- ▢ 1 Cup tequila
- ▢ 1 ½ Cups sliced strawberries
- ▢ Around 1 cup ginger beer or soda
- ▢ 2 Cups ice
Instructions
- In a shaker muddle the strawberries with the honey until they release all their natural juices. Add the tequila and grapefruit juice and vigorously shake.
- Fill 4 glasses with the ice, pour the paloma over the glasses until ¾ full. Finish with the ginger beer to top it off and serve.
Becky’s Tips
- You can garnish it with strawberries, mint sprigs, lime slices, rosemary or lemon slices.
- It’s delicious rimmed with a little bit of salt too.
- I used fresh grapefruit juice. If you are using store-bought juice make sure it’s unsweetened, if it’s sweetened adjust honey accordingly.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to make Strawberry Palomas Step-by-Step
- Muddle together the strawberries and honey.
- Shake with the tequila and grapefruit juice.
- Pour over ice and top with ginger beer.
Extra Tips!
- You can garnish it with strawberries, mint sprigs, lime slices, rosemary or lemon slices.
- It’s delicious rimmed with a little bit of salt too.
- I used fresh grapefruit juice. If you are using store-bought juice make sure it’s unsweetened, if it’s sweetened adjust honey accordingly.
Can you make them ahead of time?
These strawberry palomas are best made when you want to serve them, luckily they are pretty quick to make! If you make them too far ahead of time the ice can dilute the drink.
Can you use frozen strawberries?
It’s best to use fresh strawberries for this recipe. Frozen strawberries contain a lot of water and less juice, so the flavor will be less pronounced.
Use the ripest strawberries you can find for the sweetest flavor.
Can you make it non-alcoholic?
If you, or someone you are catering for, doesn’t drink, you can easily turn these into a mocktail. Simply omit the tequila and add in a little extra ginger beer when you top them up.
If you are in a pinch and don’t have tequila, you can also make these with vodka, gin or white rum.
More Strawberry Drink Recipes
Strawberry Mojito
Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Strawberry Frosé (Frozen Rosé)
Strawberry Lemonade
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Strawberry Palomas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cup grapefruit juice
- ½ Cup honey adjust to taste
- 1 Cup tequila
- 1 ½ Cups sliced strawberries
- Around 1 cup ginger beer or soda
- 2 Cups ice
Instructions
- In a shaker muddle the strawberries with the honey until they release all their natural juices. Add the tequila and grapefruit juice and vigorously shake.
- Fill 4 glasses with the ice, pour the paloma over the glasses until ¾ full. Finish with the ginger beer to top it off and serve.
Notes
- You can garnish it with strawberries, mint sprigs, lime slices, rosemary or lemon slices.
- It’s delicious rimmed with a little bit of salt too.
- I used fresh grapefruit juice. If you are using store-bought juice make sure it’s unsweetened, if it’s sweetened adjust honey accordingly.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
