Holiday Cranberry Paloma: A Festive Sip 

There’s something about the holidays in Meeker — that perfect mix of beauty, calm, and complete unpredictability. One minute you’re enjoying a peaceful winter evening by the fire, and the next… the wind picks up, the temperature drops ten degrees, and Colorado taps you on the shoulder like, “Surprise!”

This year, we leaned right into that energy with a cocktail that’s just as bright and bold as our weather: the Holiday Cranberry Paloma, made with the beautifully smooth and citrus-forward Polanco Tequila.

A Festive Twist on a Classic

Traditional Palomas are already refreshing, but cranberries bring the holiday sparkle. The tart pop of cranberry balances perfectly with fresh grapefruit and lime, and Polanco adds that clean, elegant tequila note that ties it all together. It’s the kind of drink that feels fancy without trying too hard — a Christmas-party vibe in a glass.

Holiday Cranberry Paloma Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Polanco Tequila Blanco

• 2 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened for tartness, cocktail for sweeter)

• 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice

• ½ oz lime juice

• ½ oz simple syrup or agave

• Fresh cranberries + rosemary sprig for garnish

• Salt or sugar rim (optional)

Instructions:

1. Rim your glass with salt or sugar (sugar looks especially pretty with this one).

2. Add Polanco tequila, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, lime, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

3. Shake well — imagine shaking it fast enough to outrun a Meeker storm cloud.

4. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.

5. Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for that “holiday postcard” look.

A Fire-Side Cocktail… and Perfect Timing

We mixed up these gorgeous ruby-red cocktails and headed straight for the fire. It was one of those perfect early-winter evenings — crisp, quiet, and cozy. The dogs were trotting around, Clyde was investigating every stick like it might be personally plotting against him, and the fire crackled just the way you want it to.

With our Polanco Palomas in hand, we sat back and soaked in the moment…
Until Colorado decided we had enjoyed enough peace.

Out of nowhere, the wind picked up. The air shifted. The temperature dropped faster than my patience during holiday shopping. Within minutes, we went from “Hallmark movie” to “everyone grab your drink and run!” Laughing, shivering, and clutching our glasses, we carried everything inside just as the storm moved in.

Honestly?
It made the whole moment even better.
The perfect, perfectly Meeker kind of memory — cozy, chaotic, and full of good drinks.

Why You’ll Love This Cocktail

• Festive color + gorgeous presentation

• Bright, balanced, and not too sweet

• Polanco Tequila’s smooth citrus character shines beautifully

• Quick to make but looks impressive

• pairs perfectly with fireplaces, blankets, and unpredictable weather patterns

If you’re looking for a holiday cocktail that brings cheer, flavor, and a little drama (the good kind), this one deserves a spot at your next gathering — storm or no storm.