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This Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma is a tried and true favorite that everyone will enjoy. Homemade honey ginger syrup, spiked with a touch of cayenne, then mixed with pomegranate juice and tequila and topped off with bubbly ginger beer for the perfect holiday drink. Great for Thanksgiving and all of the upcoming holiday parties too. Make a large batch to serve to family and friends this season, this is so easy to create.
Ok, I know, I know. This cocktail is festive…but it’s festive for both Thanksgiving and Christmas! When I shot this the other day, it was snowing and I just kept wanting to make it feel special. With the red color, it was hard to not make this look Christmassy.
But it’s fine, it’s such a delicious cocktail. It will be great (and easy) for both Thanksgiving and for the December festivities too!
It’s all things Holiday and it’s perfection.
The details
Keeping this one pretty simple. Start with the Spicy Ginger Syrup.
It’s honey, ginger, a good pinch of cayenne, and then fresh mint. This adds the spiciness, but it’s not intense, it’s just right.
That special touch
We all know I love to add an air of specialness to each cocktail. For this drink, it’s the Spicy Ginger Syrup and the spicy sweet rim.
Now the sweet rim isn’t a must, but it sure is delicious. A mix of coarse sugar, sugar, and cayenne, really makes this paloma sparkle.
Once your glass is rimmed, make the paloma.
Mix the pomegranate juice with grapefruit juice, lime, and then, of course, tequila. Add as much syrup as you’d like, then top the drink off with ginger beer.
It’s fizzy, minty, gingery, and full of sweet pomegranate and tequila. This paloma is perfectly spicy and such a fun festive drink to mix up for any holiday party. The Spicy Ginger Syrup makes enough for at least 6 drinks, but can easily be doubled (or tripled), for a large batch of drinks.
Make enough for everyone and enjoy!
Looking for other easy Thanksgiving cocktails?? Here are my favorites:
Lastly, if you make this Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
Servings: 1 drink
Calories Per Serving: 1205 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Spicy Ginger Syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 leaves mint
Paloma
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup grapefruit juice
- juice from 1/2 a lime
- 2-4 tablespoons Spicy Ginger Syrup
- 2 ounces tequila
- ginger beer, for topping
Spicy Sweet Rim (optional)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- cayenne to taste
Instructions
- 1. To make the spicy ginger syrup, bring 1/2 cup water, the honey, ginger, and cayenne to a boil over high heat. Once boiling simmer, 1-2 minutes and then remove from the heat. Add the mint, cover, and let sit 10 minutes. Strain out the ginger and mint. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.2. On a small plate, mix the coarse sugar, sugar, and a pinch of cayenne. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into the sugar mix. 3. Fill your glass with ice. Add the pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, spicy ginger syrup, and tequila. Stir to combine and then top with ginger beer. Enjoy!
Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma Pitcher
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 440 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Spicy Ginger Syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 (inch) piece ginger, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 fresh mint leaves
Paloma Pitcher
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 cups grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup Spicy Ginger Syrup, or to taste (recipe above)
- 1 1/2-2 cups tequila
- 2-3 ginger beer, for topping
Instructions
- 1. To make the syrup, bring 1/2 cup water, the honey, ginger, and cayenne to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, simmer 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat. Add the mint, cover, and let sit 10 minutes. Strain out the ginger and mint. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.2. In a large pitcher, combine the pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, Spicy Ginger Syrup, and tequila. Chill until ready to serve. 3. Rim each glass with Spicy Sweet Sugar (grab the recipe above)4. Just before serving, add ice to the chilled pitcher and pour the bubbly ginger beer over top.
Where are the glasses from that you used in this recipe ?
Hey Krista,
Here is the link for the glasses:
https://rstyle.me/+foTmPzzcV-EahfAYC27jsQ
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Cheers!
Loving your holiday/Fall playlists! Keep ‘em coming!
Awe thanks so much!!
Hi Tieghan! If doubling the pitcher recipe, do you recommend doubling the syrup as well?
Hey Kate,
Yes, I would recommend doing that! I hope you love the recipe! Cheers! xx
Would you be able to recommend a good spicy ginger syrup to buy?
Hi Lorie,
Sorry, I am not familiar with any which is why I give the recipe to make it:) Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! Cheers! xx
I appreciate your reply thank you and I’ll give it a try soon! ☺️
Is 1/2 C honey the correct amount for 1/2 C water in the ginger syrup?
Hi Jill,
Yes, the measurements are correct. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, cheers! xTieghan
I tried and I am hooked. Love it
Awesome!!
This is as delicious as it looks! We made it for my office party and everyone loved it! I sent it to all my friends and they all made it for Xmas, and loved it! Sent it to my family Loved it. It’s delicious!
Hey Wendy,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy New Year!? xTieghan
This is a beautiful cocktail. The spicy ginger syrup gives it this subtle little heat in the back of your throat that is so nice, especially on a cold night. A little sweet, a little tart, it’s very tasty. Tried it with mezcal as well, for some smokiness and that was delicious.
Hi Amy,
Fantastic! Love hearing that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xTieghan
I really wanted to like this recipe more, but the sourness of the grapefruit first and then the spice afterwards was not super great in my opinion. Maybe I should have not used pure grapefruit juice from the juicer, because the store bought grapefruit juice tends to be a little less sour!
It is however a pretty drink!! Looked killer at my Christmas dinner.
Hi Jenna,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, I definitely would use store bought grapefruit juice:) xTieghan
Hey. I love these but wish you could put non alcoholic options for those of us who don’t consume alcohol. Like substitutes in the recipes
Hi Jocyline,
Just skip the alcohol here and use more ginger beer:) Please let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers! xTieghan
Merry Christmas! Wow this is an amazing cocktail and it was adored by everyone. It has so many layers of flavors that just work perfectly. Definitely making this over and over.
Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Merry Christmas!?? xT
I made these Palomas for my first time hosting Thanksgiving, and they were a HIT! Myself not being a fan of grapefruit, and my sister in law not liking ginger, I was curious if we would enjoy them. The over all balance of flavors was perfect! Even the whiskey drinking men preferred them. I actually used champagne to top off my sister in laws instead of ginger beer and she loved it!
Hey Leanne,
Happy Holidays! Thank you so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!?? xTieghan
Made these for an early Christmas Day this weekend and they were really good – easy to make and delicious – thanks!
Hey Helen,
Thank you so very much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Happy Holidays!??
If you don’t like tequila, what would you suggest?
Hi Kim,
You could use vodka in place of the tequila. I hope you love the recipe, cheers! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
What type of tequila do you suggest to use for this recipe? I love mezcal. Do you think the smokiness of the mezcal would work in this recipe or should I try I white tequila?
Happy holidays!
Hi Dana,
You could certainly do Mezcal, otherwise silver tequila is what I like to use:) Cheers! xTieghan
This is absolutely delicious! I made a batch to take to a girls’ gift exchange and I know they will be a hit. Thank you!
Hey Amira,
Happy Friday! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan