Shaken Smoky Mezcal Paloma
A refreshing Paloma with a smoky mezcal twist, balanced by fresh grapefruit juice and a hint of agave syrup. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh 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 160 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.
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 kosher salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rim a highball glass with kosher salt by moistening the rim with lime and dipping it into salt. Fill the glass with large ice cubes.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass over the ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and gently stir once with a bar spoon.
- Step 6: Garnish with a thin grapefruit wheel resting on the rim and a small sprig of fresh mint.
