Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma

The Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma is bold, bright, and refreshingly vibrant. Inspired by Half Baked Harvest’s seasonal twist, this cocktail blends blanco tequila with pomegranate, grapefruit, and lime, then turns up the heat with fiery ginger syrup for a perfectly balanced sip.

Topped with ginger beer and garnished with pom seeds and fresh mint, it’s sparkling, citrusy, and just the right amount of spicy—ideal for everything from laid-back weekends to dinner parties with friends.

Want to dial up the heat? Rim your glass with a mix of coarse sugar and cayenne for a sweet-and-spicy finish that ties it all together. Perfect for batching, sharing, and showing off—especially when shaken in our new Aurora Diamond Edition Shaker, available now. Whether you’re mixing drinks for a crowd or crafting a cocktail just for yourself, this Paloma delivers bold flavor in every sip.

Author

The Elevated Craft Team

Prep Time

5 minutes

Category

Cocktails

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Blanco Tequila 
• 2 oz. Pomegranate Juice
• 2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
• 1 oz. Liber & Co. Fiery Ginger Syrup
• ¾ oz. Lime Juice
• Ginger beer, to top
• Garnish: Pomegranate Seeds, Mint 

Directions

1. Rim your cocktail glasses with a mixture of coarse sugar and cayenne pepper. Adjust the proportion to your preferred spice level. 
2. Fill your Hybrid Cocktail Shaker (yay, new Aurora finish!) with ice and add tequila, pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice and ginger syrup. 
3. Shake for 15-20 seconds and strain into a coupe or other cocktail glass of choice.
4. Top with ginger beer and garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint.