Take your love of tequila beyond the margarita with these refreshing Raspberry Palomas!
When my daughter was nine, she and some of her friends started a book club. They were, and still are, voracious readers, and it was a riot watching them take such care with planning and choosing the books. And because no book club is complete without food, each family took turns hosting a “book club lunch” each month. The girls played before diving into the book discussion, the little brothers ran around together, and the moms got to chat and enjoy these refreshing Raspberry Palomas while the kids entertained themselves. Win-win-win.
I can think of no better match for the heat of summer than tequila, and these Raspberry Palomas are perfectly thirst-quenching on those hot, humid days. Plus they get bonus points for being a make ahead batch cocktail! The tangy grapefruit juice is mellowed by the agave and raspberries and is an excellent match for the smooth silver tequila. A topping of club soda keeps everything light and refreshing with just a hint of heat from the muddled jalapeño slices. Seriously so yummy!
This recipe makes around 6 lowball glasses, so whip up a pitcher of Raspberry Palomas when the temps start to climb this summer and enjoy them with friends. No book club required.
Recommended Equipment:
Raspberry Palomas
Ingredients
- 12 fresh raspberries
- 6 slices fresh jalapeno
- 2 ounces agave syrup
- 3 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 12 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 12 ounces silver tequila (tequila blanco)
- Club soda
- Raspberries for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Muddle together raspberries, jalapeno slices, agave syrup and lime juice in a small bowl. Pour mixture into a pitcher. Add grapefruit juice and tequila to pitcher and stir to combine.
- Fill six lowball glasses with ice. Divide tequila mixture evenly among glasses. Top with club soda and two raspberries. Gently stir and serve.
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Oh my gosh, what a funny post- I love that you served cocktails at your daughter’s book club 😉 What a cool daughter you have, starting a book club!!
These look refreshing and delicious for summer!
Anna says
Thanks, Lori. My husband and I think she’s pretty cool, too!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
What a fun thing for the Moms and the kids! Love this drink, I wish I had one right now!
Anna says
Thanks, Miss! We have a good time. First summer girls book club is in just a few weeks. Can’t wait until I host again!
brandi says
love this! i’ll have to try these once our raspberries come in
Anna says
Hi Brandi, I’m so envious that you have raspberry bushes. Sad to have missed meeting you in Austin. Next time!
Julia says
What a great idea–a Mom/kid book club–love it! This drink looks yummy.
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Wow, girlies! Just saw this over at Pinterest and just HAD to drop by. Killer photography and cocktail recipe! Your Raspberry Palomas recipe is so me and I cannot wait to make them this weekend! Also, great post! xo
Anna says
Hi Stacy, so glad you found us! Thanks for your kind words. The Raspberry Palomas are definitely one of my favorite summer cocktails. I hope you enjoy them, too!
Phyllis says
would love to know where you purchased the glasses used to make this amazing looking drink (Raspberry Palomas) any info would be appreciated. Thank you.
Anna says
Hi Phyllis, the glasses are actually Lisa’s, and she told me they are Kosta Boda but they are not made anymore. Wish I had some myself!
Kristina says
this is definitely my kind of book club!
gorgeous photos of what I know is a flavorful cocktail – yum!
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
What a lovely way to entertain the parents. This looks so inviting – with all that fruit juice I could even justify it as a healthy drink, smiling all the way back to the pitcher for another:).
Courtney says
These look great and I’m thinking of making them for a family get together. Can you add club soda to the pitcher instead of topping off the glasses? And if so, how much would you suggest?
Thanks
Anna says
Hi Courtney, Unfortunately I usually eyeball topping off the glasses when I make these at home, but I suggest adding one of those small glass bottles (I think they are 10 ounces) of club soda to the pitcher. Taste and add more if needed. Hope that helps!
Ellis Zaremba says
In the bottom of two large glasses, divide the raspberries and chili. Muddle well until you have a raspberry-chili pulp.