Houston Smokehouse Paloma
A smoky twist on the classic Paloma cocktail, incorporating hints of barbecue smoke and fresh grapefruit for a vibrant Texas-inspired drink. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime 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 190 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
- 1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- for rimming coarse salt
- 1 grapefruit wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a grapefruit wedge and dip it into coarse salt to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with large clear ice cubes and set aside.
- Step 3: In a shaker, combine 2 oz mezcal, 1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.
- Step 4: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
- Step 5: Strain the cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the ice.
- Step 6: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon to integrate.
- Step 7: Garnish by placing the reserved grapefruit wedge on the rim of the glass.
