Priority Planner Paloma
A vibrant and slightly bitter Paloma inspired cocktail combining fresh grapefruit and smoky mezcal for a bold sip while prioritizing tasks. This recipe, ready in about 7 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 170 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
- 1.5 oz mezcal
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 piece grapefruit wedge
- for rimming smoked sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rim a highball glass with fresh lime juice and dip it into smoked sea salt to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with large ice cubes.
- Step 3: In a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, combine 1.5 oz mezcal, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 5: Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass.
- Step 6: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 7: Garnish by placing a fresh grapefruit wedge on the rim.
