Roasted Mesquite-Smoked Paloma

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A smoky twist on the classic Paloma with mesquite-roasted grapefruit and a touch of sea salt. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Mezcal, Fresh roasted grapefruit juice, and 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 195 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Roast half a grapefruit over an open flame or in a broiler until charred and fragrant, then squeeze 2 oz fresh juice.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz mezcal, 2 oz roasted grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave nectar, and a pinch of sea salt.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass filled with large ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 1 oz club soda and stir gently.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a thin wheel of roasted grapefruit placed on the rim.

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