Paula's Texas Orange is a great mixer for all drinks that call for orange liqueur. It also turbo-charges drinks you may not have thought of, like your Sunday morning mimosa. Paula's Texas Orange adds a taste of real orange to food also. Use it in place of orange zest or add a splash to perk up the ordinary, for example, your dessert flan. Don't forget to accompany dessert with a sip of Paula's Texas Orange. Keep a bottle in the freezer for those hot summer nights.

Paula's Texas Orange Drink Recipes

 

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PAULA’S AWESOME MARGARITA 

This one will make you buddies for life. One good lime generally makes enough for 2-3 margaritas. 

1 part fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 part water
2 parts Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur
2 parts premium tequila

Mix ingredients. To serve martini-style, shake with ice and strain into chilled margarita glass. For a more refreshing version, serve over lots of ice.

PAULA'S POM POM

Pomegranate juice is all the rage, and it's good for you!. Try it in this simple drink.

1 oz. pomegranate juice
1 oz. Paula's Texas Orange
1 oz. vodka
2 oz. club soda
Squeeze of fresh lime

Mix ingredients and serve over ice. 

PAULA'S PUNCH

You'll be a fool for this tropical punch. 

1 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 oz. pineapple juice
3 oz. Paula's Texas Orange
3 oz. mango nectar
8 oz. club soda

Mix ingredients and serve over ice. 

AUSTIN'S OWN MARTINI

We knew you were going to try this anyway.

1 part Paula's Texas Orange
2 parts Tito's Vodka

Shake over ice and serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh jalapeno or olive.

PAULA’S COSMO

Orange looks pretty in pink.

2 parts Paula’s Texas Orange
3 parts premium vodka
Splash of cranberry juice
Lemon zest

Mix Paula’s Texas Orange and vodka in martini shaker. Add enough cranberry juice to make your favorite shade of pink. Shake with ice. Rub rim of martini glass with zest, strain drink into glass, and garnish with lemon zest.

CELEBRATION SPARKLER

Good times are inevitable with this delicious sparkling drink. 

1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur
1 oz. cranberry juice
Champagne or Prosecco

Mix Paula's Texas Orange and cranberry juice in a tall champagne flute. Top off with champagne. For best results, make sure all ingredients are well chilled. 

PAULA’S ORANGE FIZZ

This is a great way to keep the great flavor of PTO but tone down the effects. 

Fill your glass with crushed ice. Pour a generous shot of  Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur over. Add a generous squeeze of lime. Top off with club soda.

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI

No need for dessert when you've got one of these. 

1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur
1 oz. vodka
1 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or Creme de Cacao
1 oz. espresso

Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass.

THE CLASSIC SIDECAR

A tasty alternative to a margarita featuring lemon instead of lime.

2 parts fresh-squeezed lemon juice
3 parts Paula's Texas Orange
5 parts everyday brandy

Shake over ice and serve in a chilled martini glass.

TURBO MIMOSA

Brunch will never look the same again.

1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange
¼ cup orange juice
Champagne

Mix Paula’s Texas Orange and orange juice in champagne glass. Top up with champagne.

SANGRIA

Sangria is great for summer parties. Mix it up in the morning so it has a few hours for the flavors to blend. This recipe makes a big Igloo cooler full. 

Mix together:

2 gallons dry red wine
1 cup brandy
1 cup Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur
2 quarts orange juice
2 cups lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 quarts club soda

Add a few sliced oranges, lemons, and limes. Serve over ice.

PLANTER’S PUNCH

This one takes you straight to your favorite tropical island.

1 cup orange juice
1 oz. Paula’s Texas Orange
1 oz. premium dark rum

Mix ingredients. Serve over ice with a maraschino cherry or paper umbrella for fun.

THE BURNT ORANGE

Raise a glass of Burnt Orange to toast your favorite Longhorn team! 

1 oz. of your favorite dark rum
1 ½ oz. Paula’s Texas Orange Liqueur
1 oz. water
1 generous slice of lime

Mix ingredients and serve over ice. 

THE PINKY FRIEDMAN

Kinky walked into Guero's when we were inventing this drink! He kindly lent his name. 

1 part Paula’s Texas Orange
1 part Tito's vodka
1 part cranberry juice
Generous squeeze of fresh lime

Mix ingredients and serve over ice. 

WATERMELON DAIQUIRI

This is the ultimate summer refresher.

1 small watermelon, seeded, cubed, and frozen for at least 24 hours
4 oz. (½ cup) Paula's Texas Orange
4 oz. (½ cup) rum (dark or light as you prefer)
Juice of one lime

Fill the blender pitcher with frozen watermelon cubes. Pour other ingredients over and blend until smooth. (This may take a bit of coaxing with a spatula, but the resulting texture is silky smooth.) Makes 4 drinks.