Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail
Grilled citrus adds a smoky-sweet edge to this Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail, where caramelized grapefruit and lime mingle with tequila and a hint of simple syrup. Finished with fizzy club soda and a salted rim, it’s bright, slightly bitter, and refreshingly bubbly—perfect for warm-weather sipping or a backyard cookout.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 85
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Cut the limes in half crosswise. Slice 1 half into 3 wheels.
- 3
Pour sugar into a shallow bowl. Dip the lime halves, 2 of the lime wheels, and the grapefruit into the sugar to coat thoroughly.
- 4
Place the limes and grapefruit cut-side down on the hot grill. Cook, turning the lime wheels occasionally, until browned with grill marks, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
- 5
Rub the remaining lime wheel around the rims of 2 highball glasses. Dip the rims in kosher salt. Fill the glasses with ice.
- 6
Juice the grilled lime halves and grapefruit into a small pitcher. Pour in any juices collected on the baking sheet. Stir in the tequila and simple syrup. Divide the mixture between the glasses and top with club soda. Garnish with the grilled lime wheels.
- Calories 372.38 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 1.72 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 64.79 g 24%
- Total Fat 0.34 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 42.46 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 5.4 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 52.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 320.04 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 93.28 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 67.55 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail is an American beverage recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Club Soda, Gold Tequila, Grapefruit, and Lime. Each serving provides about 372.38 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail?
- It is an American recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for beverage or cocktail.
- What is Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail made of?
- The main ingredients are Club Soda, Gold Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 372.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail healthy?
- Grilled Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 372.38 calories and 1.72 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Milk, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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