This 5-Ingredient Frozen Drink Looks Like A Fluffy Pink Cloud And Is Ready To Sip In 5 Minutes

Would you like to float away on a cloud of pink-tinted goodness this Labor Day? Try Michelle McGlinn's fast and easy frozen paloma recipe, which can be whipped up in five minutes. It also sports only five ingredients: ruby red grapefruit juice, tequila, agave syrup, lime juice, and grapefruit soda. You'll also need a whole bunch of ice to make the treat.

To craft a frozen paloma, pour 4 ounces each of tequila and ruby red grapefruit juice into a blender, along with 2 ounces of agave syrup, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 2 cups of ice. Blend on high for roughly 30 seconds, until the mixture looks smooth. Then scoop into glasses and top each off with the grapefruit soda of your choosing. 

The fizzy, sweet drink has a tiny tequila-based kick that will liven up any boring Saturday afternoon by the pool. But there are also plenty of ways to add some extra oomph to this drink.

Want to do something different with your frozen paloma? You can try things like swapping out the soda for freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, along with some extra club soda for the sip's signature bubbles. You can also replace the grapefruit soda with a lemon-lime blend to give the flavor a different kind of citrus profile. 

You can add a little spice to the cocktail by including jalapeños, upgrade it by adding fresh herbs in before blending, or toss some blood orange juice into the blender along with the grapefruit. Want to switch up the booze you're using? Add mezcal for a uniquely smoky note, or Campari for a more herbal or bitter taste. 

The easiest way to add a little extra oomph to the affair is to buy some coarse, colored sugar or salt, dip the rim of each glass into a little lemon or grapefruit juice, and coat them in the seasoning. You could even use some flavored sugar, salt, or Tajín. No matter what you decide to throw into the concoction, you're sure to end up with the perfect paloma with a little ingenuity and effort.