Paloma Mocktail
- Mocktail Girlie
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Kick Off Dry January with Mocktail Girlie’s Paloma Mocktail Recipe!
Welcome to 2026, friends! Whether you’re here for Dry January, looking to cut back on alcohol, or just love a refreshing drink, I’m so excited to share the very first Mocktail Girlie recipe of the year with you: the Paloma Mocktail. It’s light, citrusy, and super simple and perfect for starting the year fresh and alcohol-free.
Why You’ll Love This Mocktail
This Paloma Mocktail checks all the boxes for an easy and delicious drink:
Minimal Ingredients: No long shopping lists here. Everything you need can be found at your local grocery store.
Quick to Make: Perfect for busy weeknights or a last-minute get-together.
Packed with Flavor: The tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and touch of sweetness from agave are a winning combo.
A Year of Easy, Delicious Mocktails
This Paloma Mocktail is just the beginning of an amazing year ahead. My goal is to bring you easy, tasty recipes with minimal ingredients that you can whip up with items from your local grocery store. Whether you’re here for Dry January or just love exploring alcohol-free options, you’re in the right place.
I'll also include options to add non-alcoholic spirits or NA wines/sparkling wine as well!
Join the Dry January Fun!
Let’s make Dry January a month to remember. Check out my Dry January Hub for even more resources to help you crush this challenge!
Ingredients
2 oz grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought, your choice!)
1 oz lime juice
½ oz agave syrup
Salt for the rim
Club soda to top (you could also use sparkling grapefruit, too)
Note: You can add 1 oz of NA tequila alternative to the shaker. Here are some of my favorite NA tequilas.
So What is Tequila Alternative?
Non-alcoholic tequila alternatives are made to mimic the taste, aroma, and slight burn of traditional tequila. Think of them like the NA version of spirits: crafted to deliver that same complex flavor you’d expect in a margarita!
Non-alcoholic tequila alternatives are perfect for those who love the bold, earthy, and slightly smoky flavors of traditional tequila. These substitutes are crafted to mimic the essence of tequila, making them ideal for mocktail versions of your favorite tequila-based drinks.
Favorite brands to try:
Free Spirits The Spirit of Tequila – More complex, with a warm finish and herbal notes. Inspired by aged tequila and artisanal mezcal, it captures warm oak and vanilla, bright pepper heat from natural capsaicin, and subtle smokiness.
Almave Blanco Non-Alcoholic Blue Agave Spirit (<0.5% ABV) - This one became my favorite in 2025! Almave is the first super-premium non-alcoholic Blue Agave spirit, made in Mexico, closely following traditional tequila distillation techniques.
Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative – Earthy, vegetal, and a little spicy. A great go-to for margaritas.
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