Barsys
Paloma Fizz
About
The Paloma is Mexico's favorite tequila cooler - usually tequila, grapefruit, lime, and soda, served tall and refreshing. This holiday version keeps the idea but changes the fruit. Cranberry stands in for grapefruit, and Prosecco takes the place of soda. The result is a Paloma dressed for Christmas.
Tequila gives it a clean, bright base. Cranberry brings tart red fruit and a festive color, lime keeps it sharp, and a little rosemary syrup adds the piney, seasonal note. The Prosecco on top makes it fizzy instead of just fruity.
It's served tall over ice in a highball, which makes it the longest, easiest-drinking cocktail in the set - the one you sip slowly rather than toast with.
Shaken or Stirred?
Shaken, then topped. Add the tequila, cranberry, lime, and rosemary syrup to a shaker with ice and shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain it into a tall glass full of ice, pour the Prosecco on top, and stir once, gently. The Prosecco goes in last so the bubbles stay. That's all there is to it.
What You'll Need
For one Paloma Fizz:
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) Blanco tequila
- 1 oz (30 ml) Cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Lime juice
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Rosemary syrup
- Ice Cubes
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Lime wheel, rosemary sprig and 1.5 oz (45 ml) Prosecco, poured on top
Pro tip: Since it's served tall over ice, fill the glass right to the top with ice. A full glass melts slower and keeps the drink cold and crisp instead of watery. Use real cranberry juice for a tart, grown-up Paloma; sweetened cranberry will make it sweeter.
How to Make It
Prep time: 3 minutes
Skill level: Easy
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add the tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, and rosemary syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Strain into the glass.
- Top with Prosecco and stir gently once.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a rosemary sprig, and serve.
Using Barsys Cocktail Machine?
The Barsys 360 takes care of the base. It pours the tequila, cranberry, lime, and rosemary syrup in exact amounts, which matters because there are four things to balance before the Prosecco even goes on. Pour that into your shaker, shake with ice, and strain into the glass. Then add the Prosecco by hand. The machine does the measuring, so the drink comes out the same every time - handy when you're making a few at once for a crowd.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys Ai app.
The Barsys Edge
This drink has four things to balance before the fizz even goes on - tequila, cranberry, lime, and rosemary. Pour any one of them heavy and it takes over: too much cranberry and it's sweet, too much lime and it's sour, too much rosemary and it tastes like a pine tree. Barsys pours all four the same way every time, so the base is balanced and the Prosecco just adds the sparkle. Every glass comes out even, which is hard to do by hand across a whole party.
Sip Setting
This is the long, easy drink of the set. It's tall and refreshing, so it suits a relaxed holiday afternoon, a winter brunch, or a party where people want something they can sip for a while. It's not as strong or as formal as the flute and coupe drinks - it's the casual one, the glass you refill without thinking about it. Serve it cold and keep the ice coming.
Garnish Game
A lime wheel and a rosemary sprig are all it needs. The lime matches the citrus in the drink, and the rosemary adds a fresh, piney smell and a bit of green. Drop the lime wheel into the glass or rest it on the rim, and tuck the rosemary in alongside. For extra color, add a few cranberries. Keep it simple - a tall drink looks best clean and uncluttered.
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FAQs
What is a Paloma Fizz?
A holiday version of the Paloma, made with tequila, cranberry, lime, and rosemary syrup, topped with Prosecco and served tall over ice. It's tart, crisp, and sparkling.
How is it different from a regular Paloma?
A classic Paloma uses grapefruit and soda. This one swaps in cranberry for the fruit and Prosecco for the soda, and adds rosemary syrup for a seasonal note. Same tall, refreshing idea, with a holiday flavor.
Why cranberry instead of grapefruit?
Cranberry gives the drink a festive red color and a tart edge that fits the holidays, while still playing the same role grapefruit plays in a normal Paloma.
Is it strong?
Moderate. It has one and a half ounces of tequila, but it's served tall over ice with Prosecco, so it drinks light and easy.
Is it sweet?
Not very, if you use real cranberry juice. The rosemary adds a little sweetness, but the lime and tart cranberry keep it crisp.
Can I make it without alcohol?
Yes. Skip the tequila, use a non-alcoholic sparkling wine or soda in place of the Prosecco, and build it with cranberry, lime, and rosemary syrup over ice.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. Mix the tequila, cranberry, lime, and rosemary syrup ahead and keep it cold, then shake and strain into ice-filled glasses and top each with Prosecco to order.