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Winter Vanilla Paloma

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 01/27/16 Updated: 12/09/20
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Vanilla Paloma - grapefruit, tequila, Dry Vanilla Soda. Perfectly refreshing and simple with a sweet twist // 40 ApronsThis Dry Vanilla Bean Soda has been with us through a lot.

Vanilla Paloma - grapefruit, tequila, Dry Vanilla Soda. Perfectly refreshing and simple with a sweet twist // 40 ApronsBuying our first home, getting married, having a baby…this bottle has seen it all, really. Which is why we made it Leo’s godfather I finally decided it was time to consume it, rather than have it bear witness to the rest of our lives as we know them. You see, I picked up a bottle of this stuff during a visit to Nashville and then promptly stuck it in the back of the fridge upon return, and, of course, out of sight, out of mind. Our fridge is absolutely stuffed, but with what? I’m not entirely sure. Dozens of bottles of condiments and funky stuff from the Asian market, weird sodas I bought when I was pregnant and never consumed, half-empty bottles of hot sauces I could just never bring myself to pitch. But it’s getting to the point where I can’t fit our weekly grocery haul in there, so something had to be done! And that something was, yeah, cocktails. Because that is literally the absolute best way to roll when housework is implied.

Vanilla Paloma - grapefruit, tequila, Dry Vanilla Soda. Perfectly refreshing and simple with a sweet twist // 40 Aprons

Vanilla Paloma - grapefruit, tequila, Dry Vanilla Soda. Perfectly refreshing and simple with a sweet twist // 40 Aprons
This winter vanilla paloma is centered around a bottle of the Dry Vanilla Bean Soda, which, if you’ve never tried, is awesome, and they’re not even paying me to say that (but they could.. like.. if they wanted to..). I didn’t want anything too desserty or sweet, but loved the idea of pairing a floral with the rounded, complex flavor of tequila and the mellow citrus of grapefruit. It’s winter here, so I kept the citrus simple and let the paloma take on a sweeter, softer edge, rather than a bright, citrusy one.

Vanilla Paloma - grapefruit, tequila, Dry Vanilla Soda. Perfectly refreshing and simple with a sweet twist // 40 Aprons

Vanilla Paloma - grapefruit, tequila, Dry Vanilla Soda. Perfectly refreshing and simple with a sweet twist // 40 Aprons

O isn’t a mega tequila fan like I am, though he loves my honey margaritas (coming soon to a 40 Aprons near you!), but he loved this cocktail. It’s refreshing and just barely tart with a nice balance and bubbly from the vanilla soda. And it just happens to be totally beautiful, which never hurts.

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Vanilla Paloma - grapefruit, tequila, Dry Vanilla Soda. Perfectly refreshing and simple with a sweet twist // 40 Aprons

Winter Vanilla Paloma

Prep:2 minutes
Total:2 minutes
Grapefruit, tequila, Dry Vanilla Soda. Perfectly refreshing and simple with a sweet twist.
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Ingredients

  • juice of one grapefruit
  • 1.5 ounces of tequila (one shot)
  • 1 cup Dry Vanilla Bean Soda
  • thin slice of grapefruit , optional, garnish

Instructions 

  • Combine grapefruit juice and tequila with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Pour over ice in serving glass and top with Dry Vanilla Bean Soda. Serve immediately and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

Notes

Serve immediately and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g, Calories: 861kcal, Carbohydrates: 112g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 664mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 34g, Vitamin A: 5658IU, Vitamin C: 154mg, Calcium: 108mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 104g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Eden Passante says

    Posted on 12/15/16 at 1:48 pm

    Yum! Sounds fresh and delicious! I’ll take two! LOL!

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    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 12/18/16 at 12:49 pm

      Save one for me! 😀

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  2. Melissa Belanger says

    Posted on 1/27/16 at 2:07 pm

    I have got to try a paloma! I’ve been seeing them all over lately! I just don’t really get what actually makes a paloma a paloma! This looks really good, and I saw that soda at the store the other day!

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