Herbal Grapefruit Mezcal Sour
A smoky mezcal sour balanced with tart grapefruit juice and a touch of herbal honey syrup for depth and complexity. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 3/4 oz herbal honey syrup (1:1 honey to water infused with rosemary)
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 small egg white
- plenty ice cubes
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker without ice and add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 3/4 oz herbal honey syrup, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 small egg white.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add plenty of ice cubes to the shaker and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a silky texture.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a grapefruit twist rested on the rim, expressing oils over the surface before placement.
