Parch Prickly Paloma

PARCH Prickly Paloma is a sparkling, alcohol-free agave cocktail inspired by the Sonoran Desert. Organic Blue Weber agave and prickly pear create a softly fruity foundation, while grapefruit and orange bitters, lime, hibiscus, peppercorn, and jambu bring citrusy bitterness, floral tartness, and a subtle tingle. It is made with PARCH's adaptogenic blend of American ginseng, L-theanine, and ashwagandha and contains 70 calories per 8.4-ounce can. PARCH Prickly Paloma contains 0.0% ABV.

Why We Love It

We love Prickly Paloma because it delivers the bittersweet character we want from a Paloma without becoming too sugary or tasting like grapefruit soda. It has enough bitterness and acidity to feel like a proper cocktail, while the prickly pear gives it a softer, more generous fruit character. We recommend it to Paloma drinkers who want something ready to pour but still layered and interesting. We also appreciate that PARCH is Hispanic and female-owned and donates one percent of its sales to desert conservation.

How to Drink PARCH Prickly Paloma

Chill the can thoroughly, rim a rocks glass with sea salt, fill it with ice, and pour. Finish with a grapefruit or lime wheel.

Cheeky & Dry Signature Serve — Desert Salty Dog: Run a lime wedge around half the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into a mixture of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Add ½ ounce fresh grapefruit juice, ¼ ounce fresh lime juice, and 2 dashes of non-alcoholic orange bitters to the glass. Fill with ice, top slowly with one chilled can of PARCH Prickly Paloma, and stir gently. Garnish with a grapefruit peel. The fresh citrus sharpens the prickly pear while the peppery salt brings out the cocktail's bitter and botanical side.

Pair it with: fish tacos, grilled shrimp, chili-lime chicken, roasted cauliflower, avocado tostadas, salty tortilla chips, goat cheese, or dark chocolate with citrus. Prickly Paloma is especially good with spicy, salty, smoky, creamy, and citrusy food.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Grapefruit peel, ripe prickly pear, lime, and floral hibiscus.

Palate: Bittersweet citrus and juicy cactus fruit with agave, peppercorn, and gentle botanical spice.

Finish: Tart, lightly bitter, and refreshing with lingering grapefruit and a subtle tingle.

Body: Light and sparkling with a soft fruitiness through the middle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does PARCH Prickly Paloma taste like?

It is citrusy, bittersweet, and gently fruity, with grapefruit, orange bitters, lime, prickly pear, hibiscus, and subtle peppery spice.

Does PARCH Prickly Paloma contain alcohol?

No. PARCH Prickly Paloma is a zero-alcohol cocktail containing 0.0% ABV.

What adaptogens are in PARCH Prickly Paloma?

PARCH Prickly Paloma contains American ginseng, L-theanine extracted from green tea, and ashwagandha root extract.

How many calories are in PARCH Prickly Paloma?

Each 8.4-ounce can contains 70 calories.

Is PARCH Prickly Paloma vegan and gluten-free?

Yes. PARCH states that Prickly Paloma is vegan and gluten-free.

Does PARCH Prickly Paloma contain artificial ingredients or preservatives?

PARCH states that Prickly Paloma is made with natural, non-GMO ingredients without preservatives or artificial ingredients.

How should PARCH Prickly Paloma be served?

Serve it well chilled over ice in a salt-rimmed glass with a lime or grapefruit garnish.

Who should not drink PARCH Prickly Paloma?

PARCH states that Prickly Paloma is not intended for children or for anyone who is pregnant or nursing.