Chili Crisp Blood Orange Paloma

If you love a spicy, citrusy cocktail with a little drama, this one’s for you. The Chili Crisp Blood Orange Paloma layers bright grapefruit soda and tart lime with a rich, chili oil–infused tequila that brings savory depth and heat in every sip.

The best part? Two little chili peppers on the rim that look like devil horns, perfect for Halloween or anytime you want to raise the spirits.

Watch Me Make It

How to Make It

• Rim a chilled glass with Tajín.
• In a shaker filled with ice, add the spicy fat-washed tequila, lime juice, blood orange juice, and cranberry syrup.
• Shake until chilled, about 10–15 seconds.
• Strain into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
• Top with grapefruit soda and gently stir.
• Garnish with two chili peppers on the rim to create your “devil horns.”

Chili Crisp Fat-Washed Tequila

Fat washing might sound fancy, but it’s actually super easy—and it gives your spirit a luxurious, velvety texture while carrying the flavor of whatever you infuse it with. In this case, chili crisp fat-washed tequila has both a touch of spice and that irresistible umami note.

Quick Cranberry Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup water
• ¾ cup sugar
• Optional: ½ tsp orange zest or a cinnamon stick for warmth

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, water, and sugar.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Once the cranberries begin to burst (about 8–10 minutes), gently mash them with a spoon.
4. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
5. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing gently to extract the liquid.
6. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Chili Crisp Blood Orange Paloma

This Chili Crisp Fat-Washed Tequila Blood Orange Paloma combines spicy, citrus, and savory flavors in one vibrant cocktail. Featuring homemade chili crisp tequila, fresh blood orange juice, cranberry syrup, and grapefruit soda, it’s a bold and balanced drink with a fiery edge.

Print Recipe

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz chili crisp fat-washed tequila
• ¾ oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz blood orange juice
• ½ oz cranberry syrup or simple syrup for less tartness
• Grapefruit soda to top
• Tajín rim
• 2 small red chili peppers for devil horns

Instructions

• Rim a chilled glass with Tajín.
• In a shaker filled with ice, add the tequila, lime juice, blood orange juice, and cranberry syrup.
• Shake until chilled, about 10–15 seconds.
• Strain into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
• Top with grapefruit soda and gently stir.
• Garnish with two chili peppers on the rim to create your “devil horns.”

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