[Photo: Fany Gerson]

I have been getting a lot of orders this year for paletas with alcohol. They're fun to experiment with, and tend to be very tasty indeed. My favorite ones are those with contrasting textures that have some acid component to them. This grapefruit-tequila paleta is particularly refreshing. If you want an extra kick, blend a bit of the chiles with the grapefruit base, or infuse the simple syrup with more chiles.

Just like a margarita, these paletas have a seasoning on the top; I love both sweet and spicy options and couldn't decide between them, so I'll leave the topping up to you.

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